Rail Design Engineer for Freight, Intermodal & Track

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects is seeking a Rail Engineer with experience in freight rail, rail track, terminal/intermodal, and related civil infrastructure design. The role supports projects from planning through final design and construction, collaborating with project managers, clients, and field staff to deliver practical rail solutions.

Responsibilities include developing track plans and cost estimates, coordinating with railroads and subconsultants, and staying current

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• EIT certification within 6 months; PE license preferred.
• 3+ years rail, transportation, or railroad design experience.
• Proficient with MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D or OpenRoads Designer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed rail engineering designs for freight rail, industrial track, terminal, intermodal, yard, and related transportation infrastructure projects.
• Support project delivery from site feasibility and concept development through final design, construction support, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and review track plans, profiles, alignments, grading, drainage, layouts, quantities, specifications, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, railroads, contractors, subconsultants, field teams, and other disciplines to meet project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in field reviews, site visits, construction coordination, and temporary field assignments as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable railroad, industry, regulatory, safety, and client-specific standards and best practices.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Problem-solving

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

EIT certification

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects is seeking a Rail Engineer with experience in freight rail, rail track, terminal/intermodal, and related civil infrastructure design. The role supports projects from planning through final design and construction, collaborating with project managers, clients, and field staff to deliver practical rail solutions.

Responsibilities include developing track plans and cost estimates, coordinating with railroads and subconsultants, and staying current