Senior Rail Systems Project Manager- Los Angeles, CA

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Date:Oct 12, 2026

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID: 101892

Job Category: Infrastructure; Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise inmining (https://www.hatch.com/Projects/Metals-And-Minerals) ,energy (https://www.hatch.com/Projects/Energy) , andinfrastructure (http://bit.ly/HatchProjectsInfrastructure) , our10,000 colleagues (http://bit.ly/3l3V1N3) in150 countries (https://bit.ly/2TTgBIl) tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructureteam (http://bit.ly/HatchInfrastructure) is for you!

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager – Rail Systems to join our North American Infrastructure group in our Rail Systems team in the Los Angeles, CA location.

In this role the successful candidate will manage rail systems design or design oversight teams on transit rail projects in coordination with Hatch's global rail systems practice. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced rail systems design manager, ideally be a licensed professional engineer, and have 10+ years of experience designing and/or integrating rail systems, preferably including signaling and train control, communications, traction power, and all ancillary systems. He/she shall have a proven track record in developing and implementing systems integration tasks, managing a team of multidisciplinary engineering professionals, and developing successful teams on major design-build, design-bid-build or PPP rail and transit projects.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Provide design and technical integration leadership to large scale rail infrastructure projects steering a team of multi-disciplinary integration professionals to deliver a complete, functional, safe and integrated rail systems design.

• Provide leadership, direction and technical guidance to staff, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure that quality technical services are provided to clients and that the team meets its operating performance targets.

• Manage project production, changes, client relations, and financial management of various tasks and projects to ensure quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.

• Assist in pursuits, client relationship building efforts, building technical practices, and recruiting staff in transit and rail systems areas.

You bring to the role:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

• Professional engineering license (highly preferred)

• 10 years of experience with at least 5 of these years in positions with engineering management responsibilities.

• Full knowledge of US (FTA & FRA), CENELEC, and ISO rail delivery standards and practices with ability to demonstrate using each on past projects.

• Experience delivering both brown and green field transit rail systems programs over $50M in capital value with full lifecycle responsibility in a management role

• Thorough knowledge of engineering management, systems engineering, asset management, operations management and quality management in the railway and transit environments.

• Career foundation in rail systems design and systems engineering. Familiarity with rail operations, stations, track, and other civil aspects of the railway.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are required.

• Ability and experience training and developing staff and educating clients.

Why join us?

• Work withgreat people (https://bit.ly/36124ja) to make a difference

• Collaborate on excitingprojects (http://bit.ly/HatchProjects) to develop innovative solutions

• Top employer (https://bit.ly/3p39hIa)

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment

• Long term career development

• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects thediversity (http://bit.ly/2JuRZAT) of thecommunities (https://bit.ly/2kx24hB) in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Base Salary Range:$170,000 - $250,000 annually. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.

Hatch is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our employees. This includes:

• Health and Welfare benefits: Top-tier medical coverage (one plan with no employee premium required), prescription drug, dental, vision; flexible spending accounts and a health savings account (with a generous employer contribution); life, accident, and disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP), employee wellness program

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match of 50% per dollar up to 6%, fully vested after three years; additional 3% in profit-sharing contribution after one year of employment (immediately vested)

• Paid Time Away from Work: 3-4 weeks of vacation based on experience and company discretion, prorated in the 1st year based on hire date (up to 2.5 weeks can be carried over per year); 10 paid holidays; 10 sick days per calendar year, with the ability to carry-over sick time to a maximum of 40 days to be used for future FMLA-qualifying events; Partial Paid Parental leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents

The benefits listed above apply to US-based, full-time permanent applicants only. Hatch reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.

Nearest Major Market:Los Angeles

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