Rail Civil Designer — Hybrid, KC-Based

GFT; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Rail Civil Designer to join our Transportation Team in Kansas City, MO. This hybrid role requires regular office presence in Kansas City, MO and involves designing rail and multi‑modal transportation projects with emphasis on durable, sustainable solutions.

The candidate will prepare construction documents, develop track alignments in MicroStation/OpenRail, and collaborate with project managers, engineers and clients.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited civil engineering degree.
• FE exam and civil engineering licensure considered a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of professional civil engineering rail design experience.
• Familiarity with MicroStation or OpenRail Designer and MS Office.
• Ability to read plans and shop drawings and evaluate contractor compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction documents using MicroStation/OpenRail.
• Develop horizontal and vertical designs for rail projects.
• Assist with cost estimation and budgeting tasks.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and signaling teams and with clients.

Skills

Strong communication

Public agency coordination

Rail design experience

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

FE exam

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRail

Microsoft Office

Job description

GFT is seeking a Rail Civil Designer to join our Transportation Team in Kansas City, MO. This hybrid role requires regular office presence in Kansas City, MO and involves designing rail and multi‑modal transportation projects with emphasis on durable, sustainable solutions.

The candidate will prepare construction documents, develop track alignments in MicroStation/OpenRail, and collaborate with project managers, engineers and clients.