Engineer-in-Training - Rail

Horrocks; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%

Professional development opportunities

Paid professional organization membership

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston is seeking a Rail / Transportation Professional Engineer (PE) to lead design and delivery of railway projects. This role involves mentoring junior staff and managing project tasks across Texas. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, PE registration, and 7-8 years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of progressive engineering experience in rail, transit, or transportation infrastructure design.
• Ability to obtain Texas PE by reciprocity if not currently registered.
• Proficiency in preparing detailed design plans and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with MicroStation (OpenRail or InRoads valued).
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Strong MS Office skills and ability to document design work clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of rail and civil design plans.
• Prepare and review key design components such as grading and drainage.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support project managers with design criteria, schedules, and meeting documentation.
• Independently lead small to mid-sized projects or major design components of larger rail infrastructure projects.
• Mentor engineering interns, designers, and CAD technicians.

Skills

Rail design

Mentorship

Project management

Communication skills

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

At Horrocks, we believe that strong values drive exceptional work, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking a Rail / Transportation Professional Engineer (PE) to lead and support the design and delivery of railway and transportation infrastructure projects across Texas. This role is ideal for a motivated engineer ready to take ownership of project tasks, mentor junior staff, and contribute meaningfully to a growing rail practice.

Department: Transportation

Location: Houston, TX

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development of rail and civil design plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates for rail, transit, and transportation projects.
• Prepare and review track geometry, grading, drainage, roadway/rail interface details, and other key design components.
• Coordinate and manage the work of multidisciplinary project teams, including structures, drainage, environmental, and signals/communications.
• Support project managers with design criteria development, project guidelines, schedules, and meeting documentation.
• Independently lead small to mid-sized projects or major design components of larger, complex rail infrastructure projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering interns, designers, and CAD technicians.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as AREMA, FRA, and TxDOT (where applicable).
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project and team success.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) (Texas preferred or ability to obtain by reciprocity).
• 7–8 years of progressive engineering experience in rail, transit, or transportation infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in MicroStation (OpenRail or InRoads experience highly valued).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Strong command of MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated experience preparing detailed design plans and supporting technical documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Benefits

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

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status