Impactful Rail Grade Crossing Designer I - Remote

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Benesch's Rail Division seeks a Designer I to support traffic design and transportation engineering for railroad grade crossings. This role focuses on designing safe and efficient crossings, traffic signal preemption, and related transportation improvements for public agencies and private clients.

As a Designer I, you will assist with traffic signal design, maintenance of traffic plans, signage and pavement marking layouts, and transportation analysis for roadway projects.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0–3 years of rail/traffic engineering experience.
• Experience working with public agencies and municipalities; state DOT experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of traffic operations, signal design, safety analyses, and roadway design.
• Proficiency with CADD, Synchro, GIS and other traffic modeling or design software.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage project deliverables, and mentor staff.
• Excellent communication, client relations, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic operations and safety analyses for rail grade crossings and associated roadway projects.
• Prepare preliminary and final design plans, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Coordinate drafting of project deliverables and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Build and maintain client relationships, including local and state transportation agencies.
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional events.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project management

Communication

Mentoring staff

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

CADD

Synchro

GIS

Job description

Benesch's Rail Division seeks a Designer I to support traffic design and transportation engineering for railroad grade crossings. This role focuses on designing safe and efficient crossings, traffic signal preemption, and related transportation improvements for public agencies and private clients.

As a Designer I, you will assist with traffic signal design, maintenance of traffic plans, signage and pavement marking layouts, and transportation analysis for roadway projects.