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AECOM

Rail Engineering Director

AECOM, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Company Description

At AECOM, we deliver a better world by improving commuting, sustaining energy, providing clean water, and transforming skylines. As the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in high demand. Join over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals delivering projects that create tangible impact globally.

Job Description AECOM is seeking a

Rail Engineering Director

to work out of our

Seattle

office. This role is open to remote work.

Job Summary This role supports planning, sustainability, environmental, and engineering efforts from project conception through construction. It oversees design document consistency and compliance, advises on environmental strategy, ensures regulatory adherence, and collaborates with Construction and Rail Operations on system policies, station design, and alignments.

Job Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Client, Design Builders, PCM teams, and third‑party utilities or railroads; attend meetings, review project documents, report on discovered utility/railroad issues.

Report on discovered utility/railroad issues and participate in issue resolution.

Prepare status reports and maintain a tracking log for issues and resolutions.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements

BA/BS + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency, including 4 years of leadership.

Preferred Requirements

Master’s degree in engineering, transportation, or related discipline.

25 years of relevant experience and 8 years of leadership.

Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Experience with high‑speed rail projects in a senior leadership capacity.

Familiarity with advanced rail maintenance technologies and sustainable design practices.

Experience working in multidisciplinary, multi‑stakeholder project environments.

Proven expertise in planning and managing large‑scale rail maintenance facilities.

Strong understanding of rail vehicle servicing operations and requirements.

Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, including FRA and California requirements.

Ability to prepare comprehensive technical documents and plans.

Excellent communication, leadership, and project coordination skills.

Additional Information

Sponsorship not provided for this position now or in the future.

Travel is required.

About AECOM AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world through advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management.

Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10136048

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Remote

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