Freight Rail Design Engineer – Intermodal & Track

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson & Company is seeking a Rail Engineer with experience in freight rail, rail track, terminal/intermodal, and related civil infrastructure design. This role supports projects from planning through final design and construction, collaborating with project managers, clients, railroads, and field teams.

The successful candidate will have a civil engineering degree, EIT or PE preferred, and 3+ years of rail design experience, plus proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• EIT certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 3+ years of rail, transportation, civil, track, terminal, intermodal, or railroad design experience.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer or similar.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed rail engineering designs for freight rail, industrial track, terminal, intermodal, and related projects.
• Support project delivery from feasibility through final design, construction, and closeout.
• Develop track plans, profiles, alignments, grading, drainage, layouts, quantities, and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, railroads, contractors, and field teams to meet scope and schedule.
• Utilize MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related CADD platforms.
• Participate in field reviews, site visits, and construction coordination; travel as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of railroad standards, safety, and client requirements; support quality control.

Skills

Rail engineering

Project coordination

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

PE license preferred for senior candidates

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Wilson & Company is seeking a Rail Engineer with experience in freight rail, rail track, terminal/intermodal, and related civil infrastructure design. This role supports projects from planning through final design and construction, collaborating with project managers, clients, railroads, and field teams.

The successful candidate will have a civil engineering degree, EIT or PE preferred, and 3+ years of rail design experience, plus proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil