Senior Rail Operations Lead

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Rail Operations Lead. This is a national position that could be located in any US AECOM office location and will report to the Global Rail Operations Planning department.

JOB SUMMARY:

The position includes responsibility for business development, stakeholder engagement, management of rail modeling projects/tasks, preliminary design and final design of rail infrastructure projects including intercity rail, regional/commuter rail, freight rail and high-speed rail throughout the United States. Clients can include Departments of Transportation, public rail agencies, railroads, Amtrak, private operators and more. The successful candidate may be asked to serve as an AECOM team and/or discipline lead, project manager and/or technical task leader on selected projects and will coordinate, cooperate, and work collaboratively with others within multiple AECOM regions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee railway modeling including high level runtime and detailed rail network simulation
• Interfaces with clients including railroads, passenger rail agencies and modelers
• Translates client goals into deliverable modeling tasks
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Identifies discrepancies in results.
• Provides guidance to modelers/analysts
• Interpret and advise on modeling logic and railroad operating rules as necessary
• Verify modeling outputs results are realistic and client aligned
• Characterize modeling results into clear, digestible reports and presentations
• Coordinate and iterate with other rail planning disciplines including design teams
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Experience operating passenger and/or freight equipment
• Experience working in railroad Transportation departments working on trains and field management positions
• Experience in railroad service design both scheduling and capacity planning
• Familiarity with rolling stock and maintenance requirements including passenger and freight equipment
• Familiarity with rail infrastructure such as track and signal systems
• Experience with business development and client relations
• Experience with rail simulation modeling software including Rail Traffic Controller (RTC), Viriato, and/or equivalent
• Familiarity with passenger rail-sponsoring agencies (DOT’s, rail authorities, Amtrak, etc)
• Familiarity with Federal Railroad Administration discretionary grant programs including Corridor Identification and Development Program
• Demonstrate leadership skills and communication skills requiring client interaction
• Ability to work with various multi-disciplined teams is essential to this role
• Provide in-depth Quality Control and Quality Assurance for design/project management/program management.
• Familiar with MS Office software

• AECOM is not offering sponsorship for this opportunity.
• Travel may be required for this position.
• Offered rate of compensation (Colorado locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $250,000.

About AECOM 

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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What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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