Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Regional Lead Rail Engineer

Transportation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeDallas, TX, USA$140k - $200k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field is required.
A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in rail, transit, railroad infrastructure, and transportation or land development engineering projects is required.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary rail engineering projects and managing client relationships is required.
A strong understanding of design standards for track, at-grade railroad crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings is required.
An understanding of computer-aided design (CAD) platforms and standard engineering software applications is required.
Strong business development, communication, leadership, and organizational skills are required.
The ability to collaborate effectively with railroad staff, clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams is required.
The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture is required.
Willingness to travel regionally as needed to support project delivery and client engagement is required.

Responsibilities

Provide regional leadership for railroad projects and support strategic growth initiatives within the assigned region.
Lead the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of rail projects, including industry track, terminals, spurs, mainlines, yards, and sidings.
Coordinate with railroad companies on Department of Transportation and municipal public agency projects involving railroad interfaces for at-grade crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.
Serve as a senior technical resource and advisor for rail design, including geometry and materials, grading, drainage, and related infrastructure.
Build and strengthen relationships with clients, railroad operators, public agencies, and industry partners across the region.
Support business development activities, including client engagement, proposal development, project pursuits, and participation in industry organizations and conferences.
Provide mentorship, leadership, and technical guidance to engineers, designers, and junior staff across multiple offices and project teams.
Collaborate with Project Managers and regional leadership to support staffing strategies, resource planning, and operational efficiency.
Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies across multiple states to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and railroad standards.
Lead implementation and enforcement of quality assurance and quality control procedures throughout project development and delivery.
Support the continued development and standardization of rail engineering and coordination practices, design procedures, and project delivery processes across the company.
Travel periodically for client meetings, project site visits, regional coordination, and industry events.
Perform other duties as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Experience mentoring technical staff and leading engineering teams across multiple projects or offices is preferred.

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Lead – Rail Engineer to help lead and grow our rail practice across multiple regions throughout the United States. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership, supporting business development efforts, managing key client relationships, and overseeing successful delivery of rail projects across a regional portfolio.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in railroad engineering and project delivery, along with demonstrated leadership and experience managing teams, mentoring staff, developing business, and supporting regional growth initiatives. This position will play a key role in expanding Horrocks’ rail presence, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring consistent project execution and quality across the region.

Provide regional leadership for railroad projects and support strategic growth initiatives within the assigned region.
Lead the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of a variety of rail projects including industry track, terminals, spurs, mainlines, yards, and sidings.
Coordinate with railroad companies for the delivery of a variety of DOT and municipal public agency projects involving railroad interface for at-grade crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.
Serve as a senior technical resource and advisor for rail design (geometry, material, etc.), grading, drainage, and related infrastructure.
Build and strengthen relationships with clients, railroad operators, public agencies, and industry partners across the region.
Support business development activities including client engagement, proposal development, project pursuits, and participation in industry organizations and conferences.
Provide mentorship, leadership, and technical guidance to engineers, designers, and junior staff across multiple offices and project teams.
Collaborate with Project Managers and regional leadership to support staffing strategies, resource planning, and operational efficiency.
Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies across multiple states to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and railroad standards.
Lead implementation and enforcement of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures throughout project development and delivery.
Support the continued development and standardization of rail engineering and coordination practices, design procedures, and project delivery processes across the company.
Travel periodically for client meetings, project site visits, regional coordination, and industry events.
Perform other duties as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in rail, transit, railroad infrastructure, and transportation / land development engineering projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary rail engineering projects and managing client relationships.
Strong understanding of design standards for track, at-grade railroad crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.
Experience mentoring technical staff and leading engineering teams across multiple projects or offices preferred.
Understanding of CAD platforms and standard engineering software applications.
Strong business development, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with railroad staff, clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative and team culture.
Willingness to travel regionally as needed to support project delivery and client engagement.

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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