Senior Track Engineer

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Your impact

At Jacobs, we are using our solutions in the Rail/Transit Industry to create a more connected and sustainable world. Would you be intrigued to join our team of innovators?

We are seeking a Senior Track Engineer to join our growing Rail & Transit team in New York City, New York. This leadership role is responsible for delivering and overseeing track planning, design, and operations analysis for transit, passenger, and freight rail projects from concept through construction. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional who wants the opportunity to work on high-profile transit projects while also playing a key role in building and shaping a high‑performing, collaborative team.

As a vital member of our Rail and Transit Team in the Northeast Region, you’ll provide senior technical leadership for track design efforts including large‑scale design‑build programs, corridor infrastructure improvement projects, ADA upgrade packages, and specialized, niche rail and transit design projects. This role requires a strong understanding of railroad engineering principles, track geometry, operational constraints, and industry standards. You will be responsible for leading the planning, design, and delivery from concept to final completion ensuring compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and operational requirements.

Beyond technical leadership the Senior Track Engineer will mentor mid‑level and junior staff helping to cultivate the next generation of rail professionals, support project pursuits and foster client relationships. In addition to local impact, you will engage and build relationships with Jacobs staff across the country, fostering collaboration and supporting the success of projects nationwide.

If you want to join a company invested in you, your success and the global community - join us as a Senior Track Engineer.

Typical Responsibilities

• Lead the design development and delivery of work packages for commuter rail, heavy rail, light rail, freight, and transit projects from feasibility to handover coordinating with a team of discipline leads and engineers.
• Design track, station and platform layouts; transit alignments; interlockings; geometry improvements and yards and terminals.
• Prepare and review track plans and profiles, typical sections, calculations and specifications.
• Develop and coordinate construction staging, outage windows, possession strategies, and access requirements in coordination with railroad operations and project stakeholders
• Lead coordination with structural, site/civil, signals, communication, traction power, systems and architectural disciplines to successfully integrate track infrastructure into complex rail environments.
• Oversee discipline‑specific QA/QC procedures, design reviews and constructability reviews.
• Oversee design quality upholding the upmost quality standards and participate in interdisciplinary design reviews.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, rail authority regulations, and safety requirements (e.g., FRA, AREMA).
• Support business development activities and proposal preparation. Proactively identify rail/transit opportunities contributing to the strategic growth of the Northeast region.
• Play a key role in the growth and development of the NY Track Team, fostering a culture of learning and innovation. Serve as a technical leader and mentor, guiding and coaching junior staff.
• Contribute to nationwide rail‑transit initiatives, best practices, and project delivery strategies.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Substantial years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Demonstrated years of professional experience on rail and transit projects.
• Ability to coordinate, develop and assemble bid documents including plan sets and specifications meeting client expectations.
• Professional expertise and proficiency with rail design software such as MicroStation, OpenRail, Civil 3D (or comparable rail design platforms).
• Strong knowledge of FRA, Class I Railroad standards, AREMA guidelines, and local railroad design criteria.
• Experience working with Northeast Transit Agencies – NYCT, LIRR, MNR, Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT, etc.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates strong problem‑solving mindset working in Team Environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Ideally you would have

• Licensed and registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New York and willingness to pursue PE in other Northeast states (if does not already hold).
• Experience on major rail transit programs.
• Design‑build project delivery experience.
• Railroad operations experience including schedule analysis, ridership analysis, freight blocking, switching and yard operations
• Existing relationships with rail and transit agencies in the Northeast.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future.

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Company stock purchases at discount
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan
• Unlimited personalized paid time off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Merit increases
• Performance discretionary bonus
• Stock

The base salary range for this position is $180,000.00 to $230,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on August 21, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.