Licensed PE Railroad Civil Engineer & Project Lead

HDR; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their team in Des Moines, Iowa. The role includes preparing specifications and estimates for railroad projects, leading design tasks in a collaborative environment, and ensuring quality control in project delivery. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, relevant engineering license, and experience with Microstation, AutoCAD, and project management. This position offers a full-time schedule and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in transportation design - railroad projects.
• Requires professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng).
• Hands-on experience in engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role under a Project Manager.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.
• Work independently as a project engineer on small to mid-sized projects.
• Participate in proposal development and marketing activities.
• Direct engineers-in-training and coordinate with technical professionals.
• Perform quality control reviews of railroad projects.

Skills

Transportation design experience

Microstation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MS Office

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

InRail/InRoads

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their team in Des Moines, Iowa. The role includes preparing specifications and estimates for railroad projects, leading design tasks in a collaborative environment, and ensuring quality control in project delivery. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, relevant engineering license, and experience with Microstation, AutoCAD, and project management. This position offers a full-time schedule and opportunities for growth within the company.