Track Engineer

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Boston, MA, USA
Hybrid
110K-140K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Transportation • Energy • Design
The Role
Designs and delivers transit and rail infrastructure projects from concept through construction. Responsibilities include civil design for track structures, drainage, alignment geometry, grade crossings, stations, and layover facilities; developing technical specifications and contract documents; preparing cost estimates, technical narratives, and reports; and supporting construction-phase services. The role also involves coordinating with teams, delegating to junior staff, and participating in rail industry organizations.
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ABOUT THE POSITION

Track Design Engineer - Transit & Rail | Hybrid | Boston, MA


VHB is seeking a Track Engineer/Designer to join our dynamic and growing Transit & Rail Engineering team. This position provides an opportunity to work on complex transit & rail transportation infrastructure projects and play an important role in expanding and shaping the group.


Responsibilities

  • Producing and delivering transit & rail projects from concept through design and into construction phase services
  • Perform civil design on a variety of rail projects including track structure and drainage, alignment geometry, grade crossings, stations, and layover facilities.
  • Managing the development of technical specifications and construction contract documents.
  • Assist in the development of construction cost estimates.
  • Prepare written technical documents including design narratives, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports
  • Participation in industry organizations such as ACEC, AREMA, APTA, and others.

Skills and Attributes

  • Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in transit and rail engineering
  • Skilled in technical design; experience with AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation (preferably OpenRail or OpenRoads)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and delegate tasks to junior staff
  • Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5+ years of transit & rail engineering experience 
  • BS in Civil Engineering /MS preferred ( an engineering Masters degree can be substituted for 2 years of experience)
  • PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program. 


Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs. 


Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist  


VHB has been named a U.S. Best Managed Company for 2026, marking its second consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition. VHB, was honored for excellence in strategy, execution, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal


Building what’s next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

 

When you join VHB, you’ll find:

  • Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
  • A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
  • Support to grow your skills and lead through change
  • Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
  • Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.  

 

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Skills Required

  • Minimum 5+ years of transit and rail engineering experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain one within 6 months
  • Master’s degree in engineering; may substitute for two years of experience
  • Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in transit and rail engineering
  • Technical design experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation
  • Experience with OpenRail or OpenRoads
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks independently and delegate tasks to junior staff
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The Company
2,300 Employees
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

VHB brings together engineers, scientists, planners, and designers to provide integrated solutions for complex energy, environmental, community, and mobility challenges. Its core services include transportation planning and engineering, land development, environmental services, planning and design, and energy solutions. The firm applies integrated, technology-enabled thinking across projects and markets, combining multidisciplinary expertise to help clients address connected challenges in communities, mobility, the environment, and energy.

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