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GFT.

Sr. Track Engineer

Audubon, PA

$160K - $200K/yr

GFT is seeking a Senior Track Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Audubon, PA ! This role ... Whether working on railways and facilities or yards, our team excels in resilient, sustainable ...

AECOM

Senior Track Engineer

Boston, MA

$113K - $155K/yr

Advise and lead rail pursuits. * Prepare technical reports and analyses. * Coordinate and provides ... Mentor midlevel and junior track engineers * Perform construction management/program management for ...

GFT.

Sr. Track Engineer

Audubon, PA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

GFT is seeking a Senior Track Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Audubon, PA ! This role ... Whether working on railways and facilities or yards, our team excels in resilient, sustainable ...

AECOM

Senior Track Engineer

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

$108K - $149K/yr

Advise and lead rail pursuits. * Prepare technical reports and analyses. * Coordinate and provides ... Mentor midlevel and junior track engineers * Perform construction management/program management for ...

AECOM

Senior Track Engineer

Boston, MA

$113K - $155K/yr

Advise and lead rail pursuits. * Prepare technical reports and analyses. * Coordinate and provides ... Mentor midlevel and junior track engineers * Perform construction management/program management for ...

AECOM

Senior Track Engineer

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

$108K - $149K/yr

Advise and lead rail pursuits. * Prepare technical reports and analyses. * Coordinate and provides ... Mentor midlevel and junior track engineers * Perform construction management/program management for ...

AECOM

Senior Track Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$113K - $155K/yr

Advise and lead rail pursuits. * Prepare technical reports and analyses. * Coordinate and provides ... Mentor midlevel and junior track engineers * Perform construction management/program management for ...

AECOM

Senior Track Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$113K - $155K/yr

Advise and lead rail pursuits. * Prepare technical reports and analyses. * Coordinate and provides ... Mentor midlevel and junior track engineers * Perform construction management/program management for ...

Arcadis

Civil Track Engineer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$77K - $92K/yr

We are looking to grow our team of railroad industry professionals throughout North America. This ... As a Civil Track Engineer, you will provide design support on Rail and Industrial Infrastructure ...

Arcadis

Civil Track Engineer

Chattanooga, TN

$77K - $92K/yr

We are looking to grow our team of railroad industry professionals throughout North America. This ... As a Civil Track Engineer, you will provide design support on Rail and Industrial Infrastructure ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant rail track engineer in the United States is $88,754.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,500.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Rail Track Engineer vs Track Inspector?

AspectAssistant Rail Track EngineerTrack Inspector
CredentialsEngineering degree or diploma, relevant certificationsHigh school diploma, certifications in safety and inspection
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, engineering offices, rail yardsRail tracks, maintenance sites, inspection stations
Employer & Industry UsageRailway companies, construction firms, infrastructure agenciesRailway operators, safety agencies, maintenance contractors

While both roles involve working on rail infrastructure, the Assistant Rail Track Engineer focuses on supporting engineering projects, planning, and design, whereas the Track Inspector primarily conducts safety inspections and ensures track integrity. The roles complement each other in maintaining safe and efficient rail operations.

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Sr. Track Engineer

GFT.

Audubon, PA

$160K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

GFT is seeking a Senior Track Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Audubon, PA! This role follows a remote or hybrid work model, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. 

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on railways and facilities or yards, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern railway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.  

What you'll be challenged to do:

Currently seeking a Senior Track Engineer within our Transit and Freight Rail Sectors. The candidate will work with multi-discipline teams on wide-ranging transit and rail projects as well as assisting in maintaining existing client relationships.  The successful candidate will have a diverse background with extensive experience with transit and freight rail design and capable of being an integral part of a project team committed to providing high quality designs.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

  • Serve as lead Track Engineer on projects.
  • Assures that projects are completed within the allocated time and budget.
  • Provide team leadership and technical expertise.
  • Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of junior engineers and technicians serving as project support staff.
  • Grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies such as AREMA.
  • Serves as a technical specialist for the organization for an assigned area of responsibility.
  • Perform Independent Reviews of major projects.

What you'll bring to our firm:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering field required
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in design of major transit/freight rail engineering transportation projects
  • Strong communications skills
  • Strong experience working with transit agencies and/or Class 1 Railroads
  • Ability to lead civil/track aspects on multiple assignments
  • Strong experience in the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, construction phasing, and construction schedules
  • Extensive working knowledge of OpenRail Designer and Civil3D platforms
  • Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and various engineering and scheduling software
  • Professional Engineer license required
  • Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members. 

Compensation:

The range for this position is salary range is $160,000-$200,000. Salary is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Featured Benefits: 

  • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
  • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 

Location: Audubon, PA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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