Senior Lead Track Engineer
Company: WSP
Location: Millersville
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Senior Lead Track Engineer
Req ID 10030
Senior Lead Track Engineer
Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to
innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready
to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines.
To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets,
backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work
environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of
our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through
our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional
diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with
the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our
commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work
environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP
employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Lead Track
Engineer for our Baltimore, MD office . The following locations
will also be considered: Washington DC and Herndon, VA. Be involved
in projects with our Transit & Rail Team and be a part of a growing
organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their
challenges.
Your Impact
Provide design leadership for track design and integration of
railroad and transit design projects and pursuits.
Maintain strong, effective relationships with external clients and
market WSP services to local railroads and transit agencies.
Coordinate and lead engineering efforts on all stages of rail
infrastructure projects ranging from planning to design to
construction and maintenance support.
Sustain the growth of younger engineers by assigning appropriate
technical tasks and promoting a culture of expanding technical
excellence.
The position may require occasional travel throughout the
Mid-Atlantic Region (PA, MD, DE, DC, VA, WV) or elsewhere in the
United States.
Mentor staff to support their growth and professional
development.
Remain current in latest transit and rail engineering techniques
and practices.
Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines,
other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on
Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and
development projects, as well as proposal and business development
opportunities.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company
funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct
and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business
needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related
field
Minimum 10 years' railroad, passenger railroad, and/or rail transit
industry experience with either (or combination of) a railroad, a
transit agency or an engineering consultant firm
Professional Engineer's License
Proven ability to deliver railroad and transit design projects in
the role of lead designer or specialist
Proficiency in CADD software used in civil and rail design, such as
design platforms based on Microstation or Autocad
Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills. This
includes the ability to present design concepts and principles in
verbal and written form to audiences with a wide spectrum of
backgrounds, from technical manager to ordinary citizen.
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively
directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks
safely and efficiently.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to
abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment
policies.
Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs
and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change
in a pressure work environment.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific
requirements.
This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing
policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol
tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee
onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Engineering.
Working knowledge of design requirements for rail systems (e.g.
traction power, catenary, signals).
Working knowledge of track structure design principles and special
trackwork details
Experience with design and testing of ballastless track forms
Track construction, maintenance or inspection experience
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Additional Requirements
Additional Details
Travel Required: 10%
Job Status: Regular
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: BALTIMORE - EAST PRATT ST
All locations: US-DC-Washington, US-MD-Baltimore, US-MD-Beltsville,
US-MD-Columbia, US-MD-Edgewood, US-MD-Elkridge, US-MD-Hagerstown,
US-MD-Laurel, US-MD-Millersville Maryland, US-MD-Temple Hills,
US-PA-Philadelphia, US-VA-Herndon
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's
leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to
serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical
experts, strategic advisors and construction management
professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings,
transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more
than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we
partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid workplace model while
meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive
suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability,
life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and
financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to
grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to
your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and
challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity
Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran
Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United
States.
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