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Regional Lead roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs for multi-site leadership roles must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements, and H-1B cap-subject petitions are subject to the annual 85,000-slot lottery.
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Location: Detroit, MI
Compensation: $140,000 - $200,000 / year
Description
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.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- 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.
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- 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.
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at Recruiting@horrock.com and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
Department: Transportation
Location: Detroit, MI
Compensation: $140,000 - $200,000 / year
Description
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.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- 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.
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- 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.
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at Recruiting@horrock.com and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Regional Lead
Align your degree to the role
Regional Lead positions require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field to meet H-1B specialty occupation requirements. Business administration, operations management, or supply chain degrees map cleanly. A general liberal arts degree may trigger an RFE from USCIS.
Research LCA filings by region
Employers must file a separate LCA for each geographic area where you'll work. If the Regional Lead role covers multiple states, confirm your employer understands multi-location LCA obligations before you accept an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to target active sponsors
Filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in Regional Lead or general management roles on Migrate Mate. This cuts out companies that list sponsorship as a possibility but have no documented DOL filing record.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Your offer must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your job location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your SOC code before entering salary negotiations with a sponsoring employer.
Clarify cap-exempt status with multi-site employers
Regional Leads hired by universities, nonprofits, or government research entities may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B petitions, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Ask HR whether the entity holds cap-exempt status under INA Section 214(g)(5).
Time your offer against the H-1B registration window
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for an October 1 start. If you receive a Regional Lead offer outside that window, negotiate a start date that lets your employer file during the next registration cycle without losing the role.
H-1B Visa Regional Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regional Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Regional Lead titles that emphasize strategic planning, multi-site operations, or P&L oversight in a defined discipline typically qualify. Broadly defined general management roles with no degree requirement face higher RFE risk.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Regional Lead roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified DOL LCA filing history filtered by occupation, so you can identify companies that have actively sponsored H-1B workers in management and operations roles. This is more reliable than relying on employer claims during the application process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Regional Lead territory changes significantly?
A major change in work location or job duties can require an amended H-1B petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect. If your employer expands your territory into a new metropolitan statistical area, a new LCA must be certified by DOL first. Failing to amend can create compliance problems for both you and your employer.
Can a Regional Lead role support a green card application down the line?
Yes, Regional Lead positions can support an employment-based green card through the EB-2 or EB-3 category. The employer would typically need to run a PERM labor certification first unless the role qualifies for a National Interest Waiver. Your specific career track and the employer's resources will determine which path is realistic.
What should I check in an H-1B offer letter for a Regional Lead position?
Confirm that the offer letter specifies the exact work location, job duties tied to a defined field of study, and a salary at or above the DOL prevailing wage for that location. Vague duty descriptions or multi-state territory language without LCA planning in place are common issues that can delay or complicate the H-1B filing.