Manager/Sr Manager Track Design (Railroad Engineering)

TL;DR

Manager/Sr Manager Track Design (Railroad Engineering): Developing preliminary track and civil designs for freight railroad infrastructure with an accent on track standards, earthwork, drainage, sustainability, and life-cycle cost optimization. Focus on designing complex rail facilities, coordinating multidisciplinary consultants, applying AREMA standards, and delivering risk-informed recommendations through the 30% design stage.

Location: Must be located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Full-time position with approximately 50% travel. Relocation assistance may be offered based on business needs.

Salary: $108,600–$128,430 per year, plus annual incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global operates and maintains an extensive freight railroad network across North America.

What you will do

• Maintain and apply BNSF and AREMA standards for mainline, yard, industry, servicing, and intermodal track designs.
• Develop preliminary civil and earthwork designs, including plan linework, CAD surfaces, cross sections, right-of-way limits, and 30% plans.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulics analyses and design stormwater conveyance and site drainage solutions.
• Evaluate design alternatives, life-cycle costs, risks, sustainability measures, and permitting impacts.
• Prepare concise written and oral recommendations and coordinate environmental, geotechnical, survey, structural, traffic, and other sub-consultants.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, real estate, technology, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2–5 years of track and civil design experience is strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer license preferred for Salary Band 29 and required for Salary Bands 30 and 31.
• Knowledge of railroad engineering, AREMA design practices, project development, construction estimating, and railway permitting.
• Ability to develop proficiency in MicroStation, CAD-based earthwork design, and preliminary plan development.
• Strong communication, leadership, collaboration, judgment, and relationship-building skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with ESRI GIS products and GIS-based plan creation.
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HY8, Storm CAD, or similar hydrology and hydraulics software.
• Experience with rigid and flexible pavement design, subgrade improvements, and life-cycle cost reduction.
• Additional credentials such as PE, CFM, or PMP.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-focused environment with compliance with railroad and federal safety regulations.
• 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program.
• Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, life, and disability insurance options.
• HSA with employer contributions and family benefits including parental, adoption, surrogacy, and dependent-care support.
• Generous leave policies, wellness discounts, and annual incentive compensation.