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PA ยท 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 ...

PA ยท 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 ...

Sr. Track Engineer

Audubon, PA ยท 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 ...

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or extensive ... Extensive background in rail/track construction, 8-10+ years, with electrified transit rail ...

Rail Track Lead

New Rochelle, NY ยท On-site

$166K - $187K/yr

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or extensive ... Extensive background in rail/track construction, 8-10+ years, with electrified transit rail ...

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How much do rail track engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 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 May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,552 per year, or $53.6 per hour.

Sr. Track Engineer

GFT

PA โ€ข On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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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 โ€“ 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 LivesTM 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, PACore Business Hours: 8:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PMEmployment 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.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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