Entry-Level Freight Civil Engineer

TranSystems; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Entry-Level Freight Civil Engineer to join their dynamic Civil Engineering team in Kansas City. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, including rail, road, and airport infrastructure. You'll be involved in civil engineering design, construction document preparation, and collaboration with various stakeholders. The firm values work-life balance and provides a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) company match

Competitive vacation accrual

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Employer paid life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of civil engineering design experience required.
• Familiarity with CAD software like AutoCAD and MicroStation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction documents and develop designs for various infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with clients and project teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Technical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRail

AutoCAD

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking to hire an Entry-Level Freight Civil Engineer to join our growing Civil Engineering team at ourKansas City, MO headquarters. This is a hybrid role.

This position will include civil engineering design, construction document preparation including CAD design, specifications and estimates for a variety of projects, including rail, road, airport infrastructure, coastal development, site development, storm water management and utilities design projects. Day to day assignments and technical guidance will be directed by current staff Project Managers. This position will also involve coordination with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and personnel in the Berkeley office and other TranSystems offices. Applicants must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Gannett Fleming TranSystems appreciates the importance of work-life balance and offers flexible work schedules and environments.

General Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Preparation of construction documents using MicroStation/OpenRail.
• Develop horizontal and vertical designs using MicroStation/OpenRail for new track alignments, industry track loops, yard expansions, rehabilitation projects with drainage considerations and grading plans.
• Assist others in preparing probable cost of construction or other cost estimating tasks.
• Work alongside civil, structural, and signal teams to integrate rail projects into broader transportation networks.
• Support permitting and compliance with AREMA standards and railroad engineering guidelines.
• Receives instructions from Project Manager or Senior Project Engineers as to the general results expected.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 0 to 3 years' professional civil engineering design experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and AutoCAD (and/or) MicroStation.
• Individuals should be competent in reading plans and shop drawings, and in evaluating contractor compliance with construction plans and specifications.
• Team-oriented engineer with strong communication skills, well organized with good time management practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with public agencies, railroads, and private developers.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (E.g. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car or pickup truck. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD.
• 401(k) company match.
• Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay.