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AECOM is seeking a T ransit/Rail Design Engineer III to be based in Murray, UT . JOB SUMMARY: Come join our team in Salt Lake City! Immediately adjacent to the Wasatch Mountains and 30 minutes from ...

AECOM is seeking a T ransit/Rail Design Engineer III to be based in Murray, UT . JOB SUMMARY: Come join our team in Salt Lake City! Immediately adjacent to the Wasatch Mountains and 30 minutes from ...

Lead track and rail infrastructure design for freight railroads, intermodal facilities, and ... Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university. * Minimum of 4 years ...

Freight Rail Track Engineer

Omaha, NE · Hybrid

$80K - $115K/yr

Lead track and rail infrastructure design for freight railroads, intermodal facilities, and ... Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university. * Minimum of 4 years ...

Lead track and rail infrastructure design for freight railroads, intermodal facilities, and ... Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university. * Minimum of 4 years ...

Lead track and rail infrastructure design for freight railroads, intermodal facilities, and ... Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university. * Minimum of 4 years ...

About Zephyr Rail Zephyr Rail is an engineering design and construction management firm based in ... Demonstrated knowledge of track construction, concrete, earthwork, and drainage systems. * Strong ...

Technical experience in multiple transit and rail design disciplines (site/civil/drainage, track ... Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study required, Master's degree a plus ...

Track Design Engineer

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$70K - $88K/yr

GFT is seeking a Track Design Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Kansas City, MO ! This ... Support permitting and compliance with AREMA standards and railroad engineering guidelines.

Technical experience in multiple transit and rail design disciplines (site/civil/drainage, track ... Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study required, Master's degree a plus ...

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How much do track rail design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for track rail design engineer in the United States is $49.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.87 and $57.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Track Rail Design Engineer vs Track Maintenance Engineer?

AspectTrack Rail Design EngineerTrack Maintenance Engineer
Primary FocusDesigning new rail tracks and infrastructureMaintaining and repairing existing rail tracks
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, CAD skills, certifications in rail designEngineering or technical degree, safety certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, construction sitesRail yards, track inspection sites
Industry UsageRailway construction companies, infrastructure firmsRailway operators, maintenance contractors

The main difference is that Track Rail Design Engineers focus on creating and planning new rail infrastructure, while Track Maintenance Engineers ensure the safety and functionality of existing tracks through repairs and inspections. Both roles require engineering knowledge and industry-specific certifications, but their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

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Track/Rail Designer - Engineer III

King Of Prussia, PA • On-site

HNTB Corporation
Construction • 1 - 5K employees

$100 - $125/hr

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Posted 6 days ago


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9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

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Job description

What We're Looking ForAt HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country, including the Susquehanna River Bridge, Long Bridge, Bush and Gunpowder River Bridges, SEPTA Trolley Modifications, Brightline, and more. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails being responsible for some or all of the following:Production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications. Consult with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Work with a multidiscipline staff to trouble shoot design and construction challenges. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients. As part of a national rail team with a large local staff here in Philadelphia, you will get the opportunity to work on local and national projects aimed at transforming rail infrastructure around the country.You will support transit and railroad projects at all stages from conceptual study and alternative analysis to final design and construction related services. Types of projects may include interlocking renewals, bridge replacements, new track construction, and station designs for Amtrak, SEPTA, PATCO, PATH, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PennDOT and other national rail clients throughout the United States. Opportunities can include client interaction and marketing/proposal development. The Pennsylvania office had a diverse set of engineers at all levels and railroad disciplines allowing hands on learning from junior and senior staff for track, OCS, signals, power, structures, civil and more.Candidates with passenger or freight rail experience are preferred, but willing to discuss a career with someone with Civil/Highway experience with knowledge of OpenRoads / InRoads / Civil3D that has a desire to pivot towards a career in Track / Rail design.What You'll Do:Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.Assist in the development of project specifications.Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.Performs quality control reviews of discipline - specific engineering project elements/deliverables.Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.Performs other duties as assigned.What You'll Need:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, orMaster’s degree in Engineering and 3 year of relevant experience, orPhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experienceWhat You'll Bring:Strong communication skills to work with our team and the client.Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.Exhibiting experience with OpenRail, MicroStation/PowerRail and/or AutoCad.Understanding of track/railroad design.Managing time, proactively forecasting, and communicating project development needs.What We Prefer:Engineer in Training (EIT) certificationProfessional Engineer (PE) certificationAdditional InformationClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranVisa sponsorship is available for this position.#CB #TransitAndRail.Locations:King of Prussia, PA (Norristown), Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania).....................NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914