Engineer VI

$125,000 - $145,000/Yr

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Jose, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is seeking a dynamic Senior Rail Design Engineer to join their team. This role involves providing oversight and direction for track geometry and design on rail transit and freight rail projects, mentoring junior staff, and managing projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of rail operations, signaling, and PTC, along with comprehensive knowledge of AREMA standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction for track geometry and track design on rail transit and freight rail projects.
• Mentor and guide junior staff members.
• Establish project quality expectations for rail and track design.
• Effectively communicate rail and track project expectations to team members and stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Manage rail projects from inception to completion.
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Cultivate, develop, and nurture business relationships critical to project success.
• Create and implement best practices and tools for efficient track and rail project execution and management.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, generate leads, position for projects, and assist in proposal preparation.
• Possess familiarity with UPRR/BNSF Public Projects procedures and processes.
• Adhere to AREMA Standards and Guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in track design.
• Current professional engineer (PE) licensure in California and willingness to obtain PE licensure in Texas.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Membership in AREMA is a plus.

Benefits

• Salary range for this position varies between $125,000 - $145,000, depending upon applicable experience.