A professional who designs railroad and street railway tracks, terminals, yards, and other facilities and directs and coordinates construction and relocation of facilities. Responsibilities include:

• Plans roadbed, rail size, and curves to meet train speed and load requirements.
• Directs, through subordinate supervisors, construction of bridges, culverts, buildings, and other structures.
• Directs track and roadway maintenance.
• Surveys traffic problems related to street railway system and recommends grade revisions, additional trackage, use of heavier power, and other changes to relieve congestion and reduce hazards.