OverviewABOUT THE POSITIONTrack Design Engineer - Transit & Rail | Hybrid | Boston, MA
VHB is seeking a Track Engineer/Designer to join our dynamic and growing Transit & Rail Engineering team. This position provides an opportunity to work on complex transit & rail transportation infrastructure projects and play an important role in expanding and shaping the group.
Responsibilities- Producing and delivering transit & rail projects from concept through design and into construction phase services
- Perform civil design on a variety of rail projects including track structure and drainage, alignment geometry, grade crossings, stations, and layover facilities.
- Managing the development of technical specifications and construction contract documents.
- Assist in the development of construction cost estimates.
- Prepare written technical documents including design narratives, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports
- Participation in industry organizations such as ACEC, AREMA, APTA, and others.
Skills and Attributes - Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in transit and rail engineering
- Skilled in technical design; experience with AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation (preferably OpenRail or OpenRoads)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and delegate tasks to junior staff
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented
Qualifications- Minimum of 5-8 years of transit & rail engineering experience
- BS in Civil Engineering /MS preferred ( an engineering Masters degree can be substituted for 2 years of experience)
- PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston, MA is $100,000-120,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.
Building what's next, together.Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people-driven, future-ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When you join VHB, you'll find:- Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
- Support to grow your skills and lead through change
- Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
- Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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