Rail Engineer

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson & Company is seeking a Rail Engineer with experience in freight rail, rail track, terminal/intermodal, and related civil infrastructure design. This role supports projects from planning through final design and construction, collaborating with project managers, clients, railroads, and field teams.

The successful candidate will have a civil engineering degree, EIT or PE preferred, and 3+ years of rail design experience, plus proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• EIT certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 3+ years of rail, transportation, civil, track, terminal, intermodal, or railroad design experience.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer or similar.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed rail engineering designs for freight rail, industrial track, terminal, intermodal, and related projects.
• Support project delivery from feasibility through final design, construction, and closeout.
• Develop track plans, profiles, alignments, grading, drainage, layouts, quantities, and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, railroads, contractors, and field teams to meet scope and schedule.
• Utilize MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related CADD platforms.
• Participate in field reviews, site visits, and construction coordination; travel as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of railroad standards, safety, and client requirements; support quality control.

Skills

Rail engineering

Project coordination

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

PE license preferred for senior candidates

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Wilson & Company is seeking a Rail Engineer with experience in freight rail, rail track, terminal/intermodal, and related civil infrastructure design. This role will support rail projects from planning and feasibility through final design and construction, working closely with project managers, technical staff, clients, and field personnel to deliver practical, high-quality rail solutions.Roles and 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.Use rail and civil design software such as MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and related CADD platforms.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.Preferred Experience:Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline, Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months; Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred for senior-level candidates.3+ years of rail, transportation, civil, track, terminal, intermodal, or railroad-related design experience preferred; additional experience may be considered for senior-level roles.Proficiency with CADD and design software such as MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, or similar platforms.Ability to work independently and collaboratively with engineers, designers, technicians, project managers, subconsultants, clients, and field personnel.Strong communication, leadership, organization, problem-solving, and project management skills.Ability to support client relationships, proposal development, scope definition, quality control, and process improvement initiatives.Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for site visits, client meetings, and project assignments as needed.Work Environment and Travel: This position is primarily office-based with opportunities to support field reviews, construction coordination, client meetings, and temporary project assignments. Travel may be required based on project needs.Annual Salary range: $60,000 - $90,000Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.About Us:For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.