Rail Design Engineer – Freight & Intermodal Systems

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

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects in Kansas City seeks a Rail Engineer with freight rail, track, terminal/intermodal design experience. You will support projects from planning to construction, collaborating with PMs, staff, clients, and field personnel to deliver practical rail solutions.

The role requires proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and related CAD platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required or equivalent.
• 3+ years of rail, transportation, civil, track, terminal, intermodal, or railroad design experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, or similar platforms.
• Ability to work independently and with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed rail engineering designs for freight rail, industrial track, terminal, intermodal projects.
• Support project delivery from feasibility through final design and construction.
• Develop and review track plans, alignments, grading, drainage, quantities, specs, and cost estimates.
• Use rail/CADD software such as MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, railroads, contractors, subconsultants, and field teams.
• Participate in field reviews, site visits, and construction coordination.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable standards and best practices.

Skills

Rail engineering

CADD proficiency

MicroStation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

PE license preferred

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects in Kansas City seeks a Rail Engineer with freight rail, track, terminal/intermodal design experience. You will support projects from planning to construction, collaborating with PMs, staff, clients, and field personnel to deliver practical rail solutions.

The role requires proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and related CAD platforms.