Rail/ Track Engineer - Civil

AECOM; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Rail/Track Engineer. This role involves delivery of rail projects, requiring a strong engineering background and expertise in tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D. Candidates must have over 6 years of experience in rail engineering and good client relations skills. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Award-winning training programs

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in rail engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• Experience with various rail project types.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical advisor for rail projects.
• Provide input to studies and design.
• Perform quality control review of design calculations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client relations

Project management

Education

BA/BS in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRail/Power Rail

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

talented Rail/Track Engineer - Civil for employment within the New England region. Here you will have the opportunity to work side by side with career rail professionals throughout the US, delivering projects for transit clients with a focus on commuter, freight, short-line and class one rail.

AECOM - Transportation As populations grow, so do demands for safe, expedient and cost-effective transportation. AECOM's Transportation business line partners with clients around the world to build, modernize and expand transportation projects that carry all our communities into the future - safely and reliably. We use our extensive knowledge in planning, designing and managing transportation systems, as well as restoring and replacing aging infrastructure, to help our public and private clients find smarter, more advanced ways to move people across cities, countries and continents. Our integrated approach and social responsibility have earned us the trust of local municipalities, government agencies, commercial clients and public-private partnerships. Our expertise and global reach enable us to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients that pave the way for long-lasting benefits to society.

Responsibilities

• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise
• Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others
• Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
• Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects
• Use expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package
• Perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings
• Prepare technical specification sections
• Provide input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements
• Perform civil design on a variety of rail/transit projects
• Preparation of design documents
• Develop specifications, cost estimates and project schedules
• Prepare technical reports and analyses
• Develop estimates for the track engineering budgets
• Assist in determining schedules to perform track work
• Coordinate with multiple departments related to a project's scope of work
• Develop procurement specifications
• Perform field track inspections and develop criteria and testing requirements
• Coordinate and provide technical expertise for mid- to large-size projects
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for a specific area of expertise
• Review and approve track designs prepared by others
• Oversee and manage work within the ROW for multiple projects
• Work with other track staff to manage projects on the east coast and around the country
• Mentor staff

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Civil or Structural Engineering or related +6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience with commuter, short-line, freight, transit, and class-one rail projects, Professional Engineer (PE), MA License
• Expertise with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRail/Power Rail, MicroStation
• Knowledge of FRA, DOT, AREMA and local railroad/transit criteria
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Good client relations experience
• Ability to lead meetings related to track
• Local to Massachusetts

About AECOM and Benefits

Company Description: Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we are delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world\'s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. We are a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work: You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects—locally and globally—that transform our industry. We offer award-winning training and development programs to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.