Project Engineer (Rail Project Engineer)

Horrocks; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) 50% match up to 6%

Professional development opportunities

Paid professional organization membership

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Rail Project Engineer to lead design efforts and manage rail projects from start to finish. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. This role involves strengthening client relationships, coordinating with teams, and compliance with regulations. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in rail, transit or site development projects.
• Strong competency in railroad design and regulations.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts and manage rail projects simultaneously.
• Train junior staff to work proficiently in CAD.
• Attend client meetings and strengthen relationships.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Implement quality assurance procedures throughout project development.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Office

CAD

Job description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Rail Project Engineer to design and lead rail projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of railroad design, grading, rail layout, rail corridors, federal and state regulations, and a strong competency in CAD. This role will involve strengthening client relationships, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Department

Transportation

Location

Las Vegas, NV

Core Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for and support Project Managers manage an array of small to large rail projects simultaneously.
• Assist the Project Manager assign and train junior staff to work proficiently in CAD to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Attend client meetings and support the strengthening of client relationships by contributing to meetings and delivering projects successfully.
• Coordinate with governing agencies across multiple states to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures throughout project development.
• Work closely with Project Managers to gain deeper understanding of business practices and grow into Project management.
• Travel occasionally to rail project sites, in person client meeting, and industry conferences.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in rail, transit or site development projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to actively contributing to a dynamic and employee-owned culture.

Benefits

• 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