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APS East Coast Inc

Rail Surveyor/Inspector

Jacksonville, FL

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

The Rail Surveyor/Inspector uses mobile scanners or designated reporting tools to document vehicle condition, record damage exceptions, and communicate findings to operations, claims, rail, and ...

Dar Group

Senior Rail Track Design Engineer

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

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 ...

Dar Group

Senior Rail Track Design Engineer

Pensacola, FL

$98K - $135K/yr

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 ...

Dar Group

Senior Rail Track Design Engineer

Tampa, FL

$98K - $135K/yr

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 ...

Dar Group

Senior Rail Track Design Engineer

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

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 ...

Amports

Rail Surveyor/Inspector

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

The Rail Surveyor/Inspector uses mobile scanners or designated reporting tools to document vehicle condition, record damage exceptions, and communicate findings to operations, claims, rail, and ...

CRH

Laborer Rail Crew - Largo, FL

Palmetto, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

Laborer Rail Crew - Largo, FL AMAT Palmetto, Florida, United States Job ID: 518002 Conrad Yelvington Distributors, a CRH company, supplies and distributes aggregate materials such as granite, river ...

CRH

Laborer Rail Crew - Largo, FL

Palmetto, FL

$14.50 - $18/hr

This rail served aggregate distribution network covers Florida, Southern Mississippi, South Carolina, and Alabama. Summary This position involves various manual tasks of general laboring duties on a ...

LJA Engineering

Project Manager - Rail

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

As a Project Manager at LJA Rail , The employee will be involved in all aspects of freight railroad services development including business development, planning, design, and construction management.

CDL Electric

Railroad Signal Maintainer

Labelle, FL · On-site

Railroad Signal Maintainer Fort Myers/LaBelle, Florida area Incentives Include: * Company vehicle, laptop, and cell phone provided. * Wages are negotiable as per experience. Benefits Include

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for rails in Florida is $91,254.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,600.00 and $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Rails developer?

Rails developers are software engineers who specialize in building web applications using the Ruby on Rails framework. Ruby on Rails, often just called Rails, is an open-source web development framework written in the Ruby programming language. Rails developers design, develop, test, and maintain web applications, ensuring they are efficient, secure, and scalable. They often work with databases, front-end technologies, and APIs to create dynamic and interactive websites.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Ruby on Rails developer?

To thrive as a Ruby on Rails Developer, you need strong proficiency in Ruby, Rails framework, object-oriented programming, and a solid understanding of web development principles, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related experience. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, and deployment platforms like Heroku is essential. Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help developers work efficiently within agile teams and adapt to evolving project requirements. These skills ensure robust, maintainable applications and effective teamwork in fast-paced development environments.

What are common challenges faced by Ruby on Rails developers when working on large-scale applications?

Ruby on Rails developers often encounter challenges related to application performance and scalability as projects grow in size and complexity. Managing database queries efficiently, refactoring legacy code, and ensuring smooth integration with third-party services are frequent hurdles. Collaboration within cross-functional teams is vital, as Rails developers regularly work alongside front-end developers, designers, and product managers to deliver robust features. Staying updated with Rails best practices and new releases also helps developers address these challenges and maintain high code quality.

What is the difference between Rails vs Django?

AspectRailsDjango
Primary LanguageRubyPython
Framework TypeFull-stackFull-stack
Work EnvironmentStartups, tech companies, web developmentStartups, tech companies, web development
Common Use CasesRapid web app development, startupsScalable web applications, data-driven sites

Both Rails and Django are popular full-stack web frameworks used in similar work environments. Rails, built with Ruby, is known for its convention-over-configuration approach, making it ideal for rapid development. Django, based on Python, emphasizes simplicity and scalability, suitable for data-driven applications. Choosing between them depends on your preferred programming language and project requirements.

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Infographic showing various Rails job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,254 per year, or $43.9 per hour.

Freight Rail Engineering Project Manager - Railroad

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC

Orlando, FL

$100K - $280K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a Freight Rail Engineering Project Manager to join our rapidly growing Transportation Practice. Our ideal candidate will be someone with excellent client interaction skills who can manage and lead planning and design teams for engineering projects both locally and across the nation.
 
In this position, you will be a key part of a seller/doer team and you will manage all aspects of railroad/transit engineering projects from business development, scope and fee development, staffing plan development, project oversight, quality management, and financial performance responsibilities. A major emphasis will be placed on leading rail industrial development projects to successful completion.
 
Responsibilities
  • Adhere to the companies safety programs, training, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
  • Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians in the design and analysis of rail engineering projects as well as the contractors and construction staff on design/build projects.
  • Provides leadership and guidance in multiple facets of projects including safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.
  • Develop new and manage existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project-related items.
  • Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required.
  • Client development, maintenance, and management; contract preparation and negotiation; coordination with regulatory agencies; project planning, budgeting, and scheduling; and the establishment of critical project objectives and performances.
  • Plans, organizes, and communicates project personnel needs to department and section management.
  • Mentors less experienced staff on technical aspects of a project.
  • Serves as a leader improving the latest technologies in rail engineering and transportation planning.
  • Leading project planning, budgeting and establishing critical project objectives.
  • Analyze and communicate project status, risks, schedule and costs to all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage downstream contract administration including request for information (RFI’s), submittals, change management, contract closeout, and claims mitigation.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited curriculum.
  • Minimum 7 years related experience (15 preferred), including 5 or more years in the development of or management of rail engineering or architectural projects.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing rail industrial development design-build projects preferred.
  • Ability to work with existing and new clients to identify new projects, articulate to the clients our ability to perform those projects, and translate that into the sale of consulting services.
  • Ability to lead multi-discipline teams of engineers.
  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and presentation skills.
  • Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines while managing multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
  • Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes.
  • Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market requires changes to the service offerings provided by our group.
  • Willingness and ability to develop a broad set of service offering types to allow for flexibility to sell work in growing markets.
  • Willingness to cross-sell other services offered by our company outside the project manager’s core set of services.
  • Ability to communicate with various business contacts to understand their needs and translate them into a scope of work that meets their desired outcomes.
  • Knowledge of rail engineering methodologies and standards.
  • Knowledge of engineering software including MicroStation, OpenRail, Geopak, Inroads, or equivalent design/production software.
  • Experience working with rail clients.
Benefits
  • Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.
$100,000.00-280,000.00 Yearly
 
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
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