Track Engineer

The Senior Engineer (RR Track) will report to the Manager, Track & Structures, and is responsible for railroad track engineering support for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the track and structures engineering tasks for design/construction of Caltrain Capital and SOGR projects, and planning of moderate to large Grade Separation projects.
• Assist with the development of the annual, short-term, and long-term Caltrain track engineering and maintenance plans.
• Ensure third-party designs that impact the Right of Way (ROW) are in compliance with Caltrain Engineering Design Criteria and Standards.
• Ensures railroad track complies with FRA, Caltrain Engineering Standards, including Positive Train Control (PTC), and are in a state of good repair, and all construction activities follow return-to-service requirements.
• Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for track engineering works.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Prepare calculations, plans, and specifications to support track design and analysis using relevant design criteria, codes, and standards for new and rehabilitation type projects.
• Assist with review drawings, construction cost estimates, specifications, technical reports, and other contract documents.
• Provide technical guidance to Project Manager(s) and other projects as required by responding to RFI, construction submittal and site-specific work plan.
• Perform site inspections during construction and maintenance projects to determine if they are within tolerance levels established by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and other applicable regulations.
• Develop solutions and provide technical input for design optimization for cost effectiveness, risk management challenges, and constructability improvements for capital and maintenance projects.
• Review with design of track alignment geometrics and special track work.
• Update railroad track-related engineering standards.
• Conduct project meetings and field meetings with internal and third-party personnel.
• Provide 24/7 on-call construction and maintenance support.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm.  Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.