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At Michael Baker, our rail and transit professionals are solving some of transportation’s most important challenges, modernizing aging infrastructure, improving safety and reliability, increasing capacity, and delivering the next generation of passenger and freight rail systems.\nJoin a nationwide team where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make an impact. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, apply innovative technologies, and work on meaningful projects from planning and design through program management and construction.\nWhether you’re an experienced industry leader or building the next chapter of your career, Michael Baker offers the opportunity to grow, lead and help shape the future of rail and transit.\nLead Technical Excellence in Rail Infrastructure\nMichael Baker International is seeking an experienced Technical Manager, Rail Track to join our growing Rail & Transit Practice in a full-time remote or hybrid role.\nThis senior technical leadership position will guide rail track design practices, mentor engineers, support business growth, and deliver complex freight, passenger, commuter, and transit rail projects nationwide. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted technical advisor, helping shape standards, advance innovation, and expand our rail capabilities.\nWhat You’ll Do\nLead the design and delivery of freight, passenger, commuter, and transit rail projects.\nOversee track alignments, special trackwork, turnouts, crossovers, and diamond crossings.\nReview geometric track designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.\nLead plan production using Bentley OpenRail and MicroStation.\nConduct design reviews and QA/QC activities to ensure quality, compliance, and consistency.\nDevelop and maintain rail design standards, best practices, and technical guidance.\nEvaluate and implement technologies and workflows that improve project delivery.\nProvide technical guidance on FRA regulations, AREMA standards, Class I Railroad requirements, and transit agency criteria.\nMentor and develop engineers and designers across the Rail & Transit Practice.\nCoordinate multidisciplinary teams and support project schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements.\nPerform engineering studies, feasibility analyses, risk assessments, and field inspections.\nSupport client engagement, business development, and strategic practice growth.\nPresent at conferences, contribute to industry publications, and participate in technical committees.\nTravel occasionally to project sites, client locations, industry events, and company offices.\nWhat You Bring\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license required.\n15+ years of experience in railroad engineering, including rail design, plan development, and project delivery.\nExtensive knowledge and practical application of AREMA standards.\nDemonstrated experience leading technical teams and delivering complex rail infrastructure projects.\nStrong client relationship management and business development skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's Degree in Civil Engineering or Railroad Engineering.\nNCEES Record.\nExperience delivering projects for Class I Railroads and commuter/transit agencies.\nAdvanced proficiency with Bentley OpenRail Designer and MicroStation.\nExperience integrating new technologies and digital delivery solutions into engineering workflows.\nWhat Will Make You Stand Out\nActive membership and participation in AREMA committees.\nMaster's Degree in Railroad Engineering.\nPrevious experience working directly for a Class I Railroad in design, engineering, or construction roles.\nEstablished relationships with Class I Railroads and commuter/transit agencies.\nRecognized technical expertise in railroad track design and engineering.\nDemonstrated success leading complex multidisciplinary project teams.\nProven ability to mentor staff and drive technical excellence across an organization.\nStrategic mindset combined with a collaborative, hands-on leadership approach.\nPassion for innovation, knowledge sharing, and advancing the rail engineering profession.\nWhy Join Michael Baker?\nThis is a unique opportunity to influence the technical direction of one of the nation's leading Rail & Transit practices. 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