Rail and Transit Engineer

About the role

At Mott Mac Donald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America—including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water—we believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow.

Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

• Deliver conceptual and preliminary engineering for Rail & Transit.
• Coordinate plans for the client with other agencies and stakeholders.
• Prepare and update technical reports and specifications.
• Participate in the preparation of material quantities and cost estimates.
• Develop operating schematics for train‑handling procedures within confined terminal facilities.
• Undertake and advise on operational modeling for Rail and Transit projects.
• Assist with Project Management duties for Rail and Transit projects.
• Work effectively as part of a growing team.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or another transportation‑related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Rail & Transit.
• Working toward Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in California.
• Good working knowledge of the Class 1 Railroad design standards.
• Experience in freight rail yard train operation and train handling.
• Experience developing layouts for rail facilities to meet operating requirements.
• Working knowledge and experience of design and data‑management software including Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, VISSIM, and Syncro.
• Experience with complex modern urban‑style rapid transit projects in North America.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills in complex and changing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain good working relationships with clients and project teams.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott Mac Donald in North America.

• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Parental leave and company‑paid life insurance

Expected salary: $91,000 – $112,000, adjusted based on location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal opportunity is the law. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or disability status.

At Mott Mac Donald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.

Los Angeles, CA, US
Contract type:
Regular (US only)
Work pattern:
Full time
Market:
Transport
Discipline:
Systems and signals
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