Project Manager (Railway and Civil Design)

Location: Hybrid schedule in Moon Township, PA; Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; Baltimore, MD; or Washington, DC, United States. Occasional to moderate travel may be required based on project needs.

Salary: $101,500–$160,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is presented alongside Michael Baker International, an engineering and consulting provider delivering rail, transit, infrastructure design, construction, and program management services.

What you will do

• Lead multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction support.
• Manage scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, execution strategies, risks, corrective actions, and project performance.
• Prepare project updates, cost analyses, and executive-level reports.
• Review track and civil designs, specifications, and contract documents for compliance with AREMA and railroad standards.
• Coordinate with Class I railroads, transit agencies, DOTs, public agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical oversight, support business development, build client relationships, mentor junior engineers and designers, and promote safety and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 7+ years of experience in railroad engineering, track design, civil design, rehabilitation, or construction projects.
• Demonstrated project management experience within the rail industry.
• Experience with Class I Railroads and/or public transit agencies.
• Strong understanding of AREMA standards.
• Experience developing and reviewing rail track and civil engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and client expectations.
• Applicants must comply with required railroad certifications and training; pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks apply.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Railroad Engineering or a related discipline.
• NCEES Record.
• Familiarity with CSX, Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific, BNSF, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, and Canadian National design standards.
• Experience supporting transit agencies and agency-specific design standards.
• Experience with Bentley/OpenRail and related CADD platforms.
• Construction management and railroad document control experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work available from the listed United States offices.
• Work with a nationwide, multidisciplinary rail and transit practice on infrastructure modernization, safety, reliability, and capacity projects.
• Opportunities to mentor engineers, lead project teams, and support professional development.
• Equal opportunity employment and a drug-free workplace.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.