Senior Rail Engineer

Job Description
Role Context & Business Need
This is a critical hire supporting the restart and expansion of Charlotte’s light rail (Silver Line) program. The team is preparing for upcoming major design efforts and long‑term growth, with a strong emphasis on being onsite and embedded with the local team.
This role serves as an understudy to two senior leaders nearing retirement, including the lead track designer. The individual will step into a technical leadership and interdisciplinary coordination role, with the opportunity to grow into the primary rail discipline lead and potentially manage the entire client relationship over time.
Candidates with light rail experience are ideal, but strong roadway or BRT engineers with a clear interest in rail will also be considered.

Overview / Responsibilities
The Senior Rail Engineer will lead and support the delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects while serving as either a technical authority or people leader, d...