Civil Track Engineer

Arcadis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,048 - 92,457; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Track Engineer to join their team in Chicago, IL. This role involves providing design support for rail and industrial infrastructure projects across North America. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science degree and at least 2 years of experience in the engineering sector. Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD and design-related regulations is crucial. The position offers a competitive salary range of $77,048 - $92,457, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the engineering industry.
• Understanding of design aspects including alignments, layout, grading, drainage, and erosion control.
• Familiarity with industry local codes, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineering staff during the production of plans and specifications.
• Review regulations and standards necessary to conduct technical studies and carry out project design.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs.

Skills

MicroStation

OpenRoads

OpenRail

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Arcadis is seeking a Civil Track Engineer to join our team within the North America mobility group. We are looking to grow our team of railroad industry professionals throughout North America. This position has a location preference for Chattanooga, TN, Jacksonville, FL, Chicago, IL, or Omaha, NE with other locations in the US considered. As a Civil Track Engineer, you will provide design support on Rail and Industrial Infrastructure projects throughout North America including Freight Rail and Transit projects. Depending on the clients and projects you support, you will utilize a Design-Bid-Build or a Design-Build approach when developing design documentation.

Role accountabilities

• Work with a team of engineering staff during the production of plans and specifications.
• Review regulations and standards necessary to conduct technical studies and carry out project design and permitting activities.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrologic and hydraulic characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data necessary to develop technical design information.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software, including computer simulation models, and equipment to prepare engineering and design analysis and documents.
• Prepare reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and technical designs for railroad and/or industrial facility projects.
• Address Request for Information (RFI) from contractors related to design documents.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the engineering industry.

Key Attributes

• Experience using industry-standard computer software such as MicroStation / OpenRoads / OpenRail, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling programs/software.
• Familiarity with government, client, and industry local codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects in their respective field.
• Understanding of all aspects of design including alignments, layout, grading, drainage, and erosion control and storm water pollution prevention plans related to Railroad and/or Industrial Facility design.
• Ability to complete and assemble construction and permitting drawing packages.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT Certification / PE License.
• Previous experiences with Class I Rail projects and/or large industrial projects.
• Knowledge of AREMA Manual and various agency and railroad standards.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $77,048 - $92,457. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.