Civil Railway Designer

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Civil Railway Designer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of railway projects, balancing societal benefits with environmental considerations. You will engage in designing railroad tracks, observing construction, and collaborating with contractors and designers. The company values diversity and provides excellent benefits, including competitive pay, bonuses, and career development opportunities. If you're passionate about civil engineering and eager to make an impact in transportation design, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

401(k)

Stock ownership

Health plans

Wellness programs

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates should have a Bachelor's in civil engineering.
• Experienced candidates should have a P.E. license or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Design railroad track and yard projects.
• Coordinate field construction activities with contractors.
• Lead field investigations and prepare civil plans.

Skills

CAD experience

MicroStation

Effective relationship-building skills

Strong communication skills

Technical writing skills

Sense of urgency

Education

Bachelor’s in civil engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

MicroStation Connect

Open Roads

Job description

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Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a candidate to fill a full-time Civil/Railway position.

At the core of our Transportation practice is the desire to be good stewards of the public’s resources while incorporating improvements into the surrounding environment. As engineering professionals, we plan, design, and permit railway projects and observe construction efforts across the U.S. and abroad. Your work at Hanson will balance the societal benefits of the built environment with nature.

We are seeking candidates for a full-time Civil/Railway position in one of the following offices:

• Kansas City
• Chicago
• St Louis
• Springfield
• Peoria
• Corpus Christi
• Houston
• Sarasota
• Indy
• McHenry
• Bellevue

Position Profile: This role involves designing railroad track and yard projects and related construction observation. The candidate should be able to work on various projects, take direction from multiple supervisors, and coordinate with staff. Entry-level candidates will have opportunities to learn and grow, while experienced candidates can expand their project scope and leadership skills.

A Day in the Life:

• Work on project teams as a designer and construction observer
• Coordinate and communicate field construction activities with contractors and designers
• Coordinate and observe onsite materials testing
• Lead or assist with field investigations, analysis, calculations, and preparation of civil plans, specifications, and estimates on rail projects

Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• CAD experience and/or willingness to learn MicroStation
• Experience designing with MicroStation Connect / Open Roads is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Effective relationship-building skills
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Sense of urgency and self-initiative

Education/Training:

• 0-3 years: Bachelor’s in civil engineering or related; FE/EIT desirable
• 3-6 years: Bachelor’s in civil engineering with relevant coursework; P.E. or ability to obtain within 1 year; experience in transportation design or rail construction observation a plus; Master’s degree a plus
• 6+ years: Bachelor’s in civil engineering; P.E. or ability to be licensed within 6 months; minimum 2 years in railroad design or rail construction observation; Master’s degree a plus

Pay Range: $72,000 - $110,000 per year depending on experience.

Work Environment & Benefits:

• Remote collaboration with colleagues
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
• Valid driver’s license and passing e-Railsafe security background check required
• Benefits include competitive pay, bonuses, 401(k), stock ownership, health plans, wellness programs, work-life balance initiatives, and more

Our Culture:

We value diversity and inclusion, offering ongoing education, leadership training, mentorship, recognition, and career development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies unless a signed agreement is in place.