Civil Railway Engineer - Entry Level (EIT)

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

A professional engineering firm is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Railway Engineer for a full-time role in Kansas City. Responsibilities include designing railroad track and yard projects, coordinating with contractors, and quality assurance in construction. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and CAD experience. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $74,000 to $110,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including performance bonuses and 401(k) matching.

Responsibilities

• Design railroad track and yard projects.
• Coordination and communication of field construction activities.
• Lead field investigations and preparation of civil plans.

Skills

CAD experience

MicroStation

Oral communication skills

Technical writing skills

Relationship building

Self-initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

FE/Engineer in Training Certification

Job description

Civil Railway Engineer - Entry Level (EIT)

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

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

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

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.

Locations

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

A Day in the Life of a Civil Railway Engineer (EIT) at Hanson

This position will be primarily responsible for design of railroad track and yard projects and related construction observation efforts. The role requires the ability to work on a variety of projects, take direction from multiple supervisors, and coordinate with other staff.

• Construction Observer
  • Coordinate and communicate field construction activities with contractor and designers
  • Coordinate and observe onsite materials testing
• Designer/Engineer
  • Lead or assist with field investigations, analysis, calculations, and preparation of civil plans, specifications, and estimates on rail related projects.

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Skills

• CAD experience and/or willingness to learn MicroStation
• Experience designing with MicroStation Connect / Open Roads is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to develop and present concepts
• Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases
• Strong oral communication and technical writing skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self‑initiative to meet client deadlines

Education / Experience

• 0‑3 years of experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field is required; FE/Engineer in Training Certification.
• 3‑6 years’ experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with appropriate coursework in the civil/transportation discipline. P.E. License, or ability to be licensed within 1 year of employment is required. Experience performing transportation‑related design or providing rail construction observation or construction management a plus. Master’s degree in civil engineering a plus.
• 6+ years of experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with appropriate coursework in the civil/transportation discipline. P.E. License, or ability to be licensed within 6 months is required. A minimum of 2 years’ experience performing railroad design using AREMA/freight rail design standards or providing rail construction observation or construction management preferred. Master’s degree in civil engineering a plus.

Pay Range: $74,000 – $110,000 per year, depending on level of experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well‑being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work‑life balance programs

Culture

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill‑building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award‑winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO – EMPLOYER

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