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Senior Rail Track Design Engineer

Tampa, FL

$98K - $135K/yr

The Track and Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit track infrastructure across the U.S. This role is ideal for an experienced rail engineering professional ...

The Track and Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit track infrastructure across the U.S. This role is ideal for an experienced rail engineering professional ...

Senior Rail Track Design Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$114K - $157K/yr

The Track and Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit track infrastructure across the U.S. This role is ideal for an experienced rail engineering professional ...

Senior Rail Track Design Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

The Track and Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit track infrastructure across the U.S. This role is ideal for an experienced rail engineering professional ...

Senior Rail Track Design Engineer

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

The Track and Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit track infrastructure across the U.S. This role is ideal for an experienced rail engineering professional ...

Senior Rail Track Design Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $137K/yr

The Track and Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit track infrastructure across the U.S. This role is ideal for an experienced rail engineering professional ...

Senior Rail Track Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

The Track and Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit track infrastructure across the U.S. This role is ideal for an experienced rail engineering professional ...

Senior Rail Track Design Engineer

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

The Track and Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit track infrastructure across the U.S. This role is ideal for an experienced rail engineering professional ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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How much do rail track engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for rail track engineer in the United States is $53.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.27 and $62.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Rail Track Engineer job?

A Rail Track Engineer is responsible for designing, constructing, maintaining, and inspecting railway tracks to ensure safe and efficient train operations. They analyze track conditions, oversee repair projects, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Their work involves collaboration with other engineers, contractors, and railway operators to optimize track performance and longevity.

What kinds of projects and daily tasks can I expect as a Rail Track Engineer?

As a Rail Track Engineer, your workday often includes site inspections, reviewing or creating track layout plans, and ensuring ongoing construction or maintenance adheres to design and safety standards. You may collaborate closely with surveyors, construction teams, and signaling engineers to solve technical challenges on active rail projects. Routine responsibilities can range from assessing track geometry and preparing technical reports to troubleshooting field issues or overseeing the implementation of upgrades. In many roles, you'll split your time between office-based design work and field visits, offering a dynamic and engaging work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Rail Track Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Rail Track Engineer, you need a solid background in civil engineering, rail infrastructure design, and track inspection, usually obtained through an engineering degree and professional licensure. Familiarity with CAD software, rail alignment design tools, and relevant safety and quality standards such as AREMA or Network Rail standards is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, keen attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contractors. These competencies ensure the safety, efficiency, and reliability of railway networks in compliance with industry regulations.

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Infographic showing various Rail Track Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,552 per year, or $53.6 per hour.

Senior Rail Track Design Engineer

Dar Group

Tampa, FL

$98K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job SummaryTYLin is seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Track and Civil Engineer to join our Rail & Transit team. This role is ideal for professionals with 8-12 years of experience who are ready to take the next step in their career. You will support and lead components of complex transportation projects across all phases-from planning and design to procurement and construction-while working closely with senior project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
The Track and Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit track infrastructure across the U.S. This role is ideal for an experienced rail engineering professional with deep technical expertise in track design, alignment geometry, corridor integration, and multidisciplinary coordination.
You will play a key role in delivering complex rail projects-including LRT, heavy rail, commuter rail, and yard/maintenance facilities-while supporting the growth of our national Rail + Transit practice. This role can be based in any of our U.S. locations.Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You'll Do

  • Serve as the discipline lead for track design on major rail and transit projects across the U.S.

  • Lead the development of horizontal and vertical alignments, turnouts, crossovers, special trackwork, and yard/maintenance facility layouts.

  • Oversee preparation and review of engineering plans, specifications, design criteria, and technical reports.

  • Conduct and review corridor studies, constructability analyses, phasing/staging plans, and design alternatives.

  • Coordinate closely with signaling, traction power, overhead catenary systems (OCS), communications, civil, structural, and geotechnical teams to ensure integrated solutions.

  • Provide senior-level technical review, quality assurance, and risk management guidance.

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams across project phases, including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, final design, and construction support.

  • Interface with clients, transit agencies, freight railroads, and regulatory authorities (e.g., FRA, state DOTs) to resolve technical issues and support decision-making.

  • Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical excellence and growth within the team.

  • Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and strategic pursuits.

  • Contribute to advancing TYLin's best practices for track design, rail corridor integration, and constructibility.

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in rail track design, including light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, or freight rail projects.

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state (or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity).

  • PMP certification is a plus.

  • Proven experience leading complex rail infrastructure projects.

  • Advanced knowledge of track geometry, alignment design, and corridor integration.

  • Proficiency with industry design tools such as Bentley OpenRail, OpenRoads, InRoads, MicroStation, Civil 3D, or similar platforms.

  • Strong understanding of applicable U.S. standards and guidelines, including AREMA, FRA regulations, and relevant state and local agency requirements.

  • Experience coordinating with rail systems disciplines (signaling, OCS, traction power, communications).

  • Solid understanding of constructability, staging, maintenance-of-way requirements, and operational constraints.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical concepts to clients, stakeholders, and leadership.

  • Experience working with U.S. transit agencies (e.g., MTA, LA Metro, CTA, MBTA) or Class I/short line freight railroads is highly desirable.


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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.