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ABOUT THE POSITION Civil Engineer - Transportation Transit & Rail | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT VHB ... Technical experience in multiple transit and rail design disciplines (site/civil/drainage, track ...

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.

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.

Provides high level technical tasks while managing and reviewing design related specifications ... The Pennsylvania office had a diverse set of engineers at all levels and railroad disciplines ...

Provides high level technical tasks while managing and reviewing design related specifications ... The Pennsylvania office had a diverse set of engineers at all levels and railroad disciplines ...

Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a ... Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that ...

Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a ... Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that ...

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

$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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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As of Sep 9, 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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Co-op Engineer: Track Design/Rail - Fall/Winter 2026-2027

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

HNTB
Construction • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Re-posted 28 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 For

With more than 100 years of profitable sustainable growth, HNTB is one of the most prominent engineering, architecture and planning firms in the nation. Employee-owned, with more than 6,000 employees and 70+ offices nationwide, HNTB serves clients in the rail/transportation industry with integrity, technical excellence and a commitment to performance providing quality work, on time, on budget and to the client's satisfaction. HNTB's project portfolio includes: Brightline (Miami, Florida), Sound Transit's University Link Light Rail Extension (Seattle, WA), Tappan zee Bridge (Nyack, New York), and 49ers Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, CA).
Our Philadelphia, PA office is seeking a Co-op Engineer to join our Rail/Track Department.
Job Summary: Under one-on-one guidance from engineers, co-op engineers perform basic engineering-related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary engineering curriculum to create construction plans. Designs include passenger and transit systems around the country including planning studies, state of good repair and high speed rail design. Our team designs key infrastructure investments for multiple passenger rail authorities (Amtrak, SEPTA, MNR, MBTA, MARC, etc.) along the Northeast Corridor and across the US in our multidisciplinary office environment. Our Track Team's notable past and on-going projects include Amtrak Susquehanna River Bridge Replacement Project 160 MPH Track Design (Havre de Grace, MD), SEPTA King of Prussia Rail Extension (Philadelphia, PA), and PATCO Ben Franklin Bridge Track Rehabilitation (Philadelphia, PA).
Aspects of the position include:
* Assist in preparation of design documents for trackwork, including alignments, drainage, grading and estimates
* Learning environmental mitigation
*Learning basic transit and high speed rail design and construction fundamentals
*Participate in field visits or client meetings
* Opportunity to develop CAD drafting skill set
*Perform other duties as assigned.
Relocation and housing are NOT provided for these positions.

What You'll Do:

  • Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties.
  • Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.
  • Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program

What You'll Bring:

  • Understands engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles at a basic level.
  • Shows proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors.
  • Obtains an understanding of introductory shop drawing and submittal procedures and requirements.
  • Ability to perform basic engineering calculations
  • Ability to organize information for use in drawings or other documents

What We Prefer:

  • Completion of 2 years of post-secondary Civil, Electrical or Mechanical engineering program
  • Basic knowledge of a drafting software (AutoCAD, Microstation, OpenRail, OpenRoads, OR REVIT)
  • Interested in track and/or railroad design

Additional Information

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Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#MZ#TransitAndRail

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Locations:

King of Prussia, PA (Geerdes), King of Prussia, PA (Norristown), Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania)

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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

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Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914