Project Engineer (Rail Project Engineer)

Mannik Smith Group; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Professional Development

Membership & Licensure

Job summary

Horrocks in Pleasant Grove, UT, is seeking a Rail Project Engineer to lead rail projects from inception to completion. The role requires deep rail design knowledge, grading, rail layout, and regulatory compliance, with strong CAD skills and client relationship experience.

The successful candidate will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, travel occasionally, and contribute to a dynamic, employee‑owned culture. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of rail, transit or site development project experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for and support Project Managers to manage rail projects from inception to completion.
• Assist the Project Manager to assign and train junior staff to work in CAD to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Attend client meetings and support strengthening client relationships by contributing to meetings and delivering projects.
• Coordinate with governing agencies across multiple states to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implement QA/QC procedures throughout project development.
• Work closely with Project Managers to grow into Project Management.
• Travel occasionally to rail project sites, in-person client meetings, and industry conferences.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Project Engineer (Rail Project Engineer)

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT

Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000 / year

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.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• 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.

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award‑winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• 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