Track Design Engineer

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AECOM is seeking a Track Design Engineer for immediate employment in our New York Metro Track Team. The position is exciting, challenging, fast paced and will empower any self-motivated candidate to grow rapidly both from a technical standpoint and from a career/mentoring/business perspective.  

• Engage in Rail-Transit projects across all design stages, from conceptual (5 to 15%) through to final (100%) completion, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of engineering excellence.
• Support the design development and delivery of high-quality technical products for track projects, collaborating with a team of managers and discipline leaders. These deliverables include comprehensive documentation from conceptual engineering to construction phases, detailed reports, precise cost estimates, and other essential materials.
• Orchestrate the integration of interdisciplinary structural, site/civil, and architectural requirements with track plans, maintaining a holistic approach to project design.
• Conduct rigorous QC reviews and provide authoritative approval for track designs prepared by other team members, upholding the utmost quality standards.
• Formulate precise budget estimates and schedules for the track engineering components of projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and timely delivery.
• Execute comprehensive field track inspections and develop stringent testing requirements, maintaining the highest levels of safety and operational efficiency.
• Manage multiple projects within the Right of Way (ROW), collaborating effectively with other track staff to ensure seamless project execution and coordination.
• Understanding of turnout componentry/special track work and its functionality, and its design and typical procurement process

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS plus four years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of New York and/or New Jersey or ability to obtain within a year. 
• Valid US Driver's License 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and proficiency in MTA New York City Transit Design and Engineering including commuter/heavy rail criteria, specifically with Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Railroad or New Jersey Transit criteria
• Proficiency in Light Rail Track Design and Engineering
• Proficiency in AREMA Guidelines, track geometry, various Rail-Transit client requirements/standards, and the Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build process
• Experience developing client focused design criteria that will drive calculations towards the production of real-world track geometry and components that will then undergo applicable QA/QC review and validation
• Experience with leading the presentation of track data/findings and explaining such information to a non-track or non-technical audience.
• Ability to travel to meet with clients and attend site meetings. Ability to be ROW safety trained and meet FRA criteria to be on active railroad sites

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.