Civil Engineering Project Manager - Rail Services

About the role

Lochmueller Group has a great opportunity for an experienced civil engineering and project manager to join our Transportation team as a Rail Project Manager. This position will be responsible for leading and delivering rail and rail-adjacent infrastructure projects, including work for public agencies, Class I railroads, short lines, and industrial rail clients.

This is a great opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead a variety of rail-related projects while working in a collaborative, people-centric, and values-driven firm. This position can be based out of any of the following locations: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Overland Park, KS; Omaha, NE; or Atlanta, GA.

Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services to public agencies and private-sector clients, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

Cardia

Means “from the heart” - Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement - that’s what sets us apart!

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are vested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

Key responsibilities of this role will include

• Serving as a Project Manager for rail-focused projects, providing leadership from project initiation through delivery.
• Managing project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinating and communicating with clients to understand project goals, requirements, and expectations.
• Leading project teams and delegating work to project staff.
• Providing technical oversight and guidance related to rail design, analysis, and construction considerations.
• Taking a lead role in project planning, design, and implementation.
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting the professional development of staff.
• Preparing and reviewing project scopes, fee proposals, schedules, and work plans.
• Reviewing complete project documents, ensuring quality and compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Serving as a technical resource and advisor for rail-related initiatives.

Qualifications for this role

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in rail engineering, rail infrastructure, or transportation-related project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required.
• Experience managing complex projects for rail owners, public agencies, or industrial clients.
• Experience managing projects with CSX, Norfolk Southern, and/or Union Pacific is highly desired.
• Strong understanding of rail design principles, construction practices, and applicable regulations (e.g., FRA, AREMA, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, manage multiple projects, and drive projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of accountability, professionalism, and commitment to quality.

What we offer

• Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance
• Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities
• Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package
• Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development