AECOM

Sr Civil Track Engineer

AECOM$100K — $130K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in civil/structural/transportation engineering or related field
  • 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent education
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred, ideally with rail focus
  • Experience with large-scale rail infrastructure projects, especially California High-Speed Rail
  • Familiarity with AREMA, FRA regulations, and California public works standards
  • Strong multidisciplinary coordination skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical reviews of track and civil infrastructure designs
  • Evaluate contractor submittals for completeness and constructability
  • Provide recommendations for design issues and technical conflicts
  • Coordinate track and civil interfaces with various project elements
  • Support interdisciplinary integration across contracts
  • Provide engineering support during construction phases
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation and project reports

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
  • Service recognition awards
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking to hire an experienced and motivated Sr Track & Civil Engineer within our Wasco/Fresno, CA Offices.

Under the direction of the Rail Infrastructure Manager, the Senior Track & Civil Engineer provides advanced engineering support for track and civil infrastructure design & construction and delivery on the Track & Systems Construction Contract (TSCC) segment of the California High-Speed Rail (CHSR) program. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with Authority standards, integration across multi-disciplinary systems, and alignment with design, construction, and operational requirements. The position requires independent judgment, technical leadership, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities

Engineering Oversight & Design Review
  • Perform technical reviews of trackwork, alignment, civil works, and associated infrastructure designs for compliance with CHSR criteria and applicable standards (AREMA, FRA, etc.).
  • Evaluate contractor submittals, RFIs, and design packages for completeness, constructability, and adherence to project requirements.
  • Provide recommendations to resolve design issues, technical conflicts, and field coordination challenges.

Integration & Coordination
  • Coordinate track and civil interfaces with structures, systems (O&M, signaling), utilities, and roadway elements.
  • Support interdisciplinary integration across TSCC and adjacent contracts to ensure continuity and system performance.
  • Collaborate with design-build contractors, consultants, and Authority stakeholders.

Construction Support
  • Provide engineering support during construction, including field issue resolution, change evaluation, and technical clarification.
  • Review construction methods, sequencing plans, and quality documentation related to track and civil works.
  • Participate in site visits and technical inspections as needed.

Standards Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure all engineering outputs meet CHSR Authority design standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Support development and enforcement of quality management processes and engineering best practices.
  • Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies related to track and civil design and construction.

Documentation & Reporting
  • Prepare technical memoranda, review comments, and engineering assessments.
  • Track and report on technical issues, risks, and resolution status.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation in accordance with program requirements.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in civil engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, construction management, or a related field
  • Preferred Qualifications/ Certifications/ Licensures
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in civil engineering, especially with rail or transportation infrastructure focus
  • Experience working on large-scale rail infrastructure programs, particularly within the California High Speed Rail project or similar high speed rail programs
  • Familiarity with AREMA, FRA regulations, and California public works standards.
  • Experience working in a program management or design-build environment.
  • Strong coordination skills involving multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Advanced technical knowledge of track alignment, civil design, and rail systems interfaces
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex program environment
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance


Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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.

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