Rail Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, seeks a Rail Engineer to design freight rail and related civil infrastructure. The role involves planning through final design, coordinating with project managers, clients, railroads, contractors, and field teams to deliver practical rail solutions.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering background, EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months, and 3+ years of rail design experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline.
• E.I.T. certification within 6 months; PE license preferred for senior-level roles.
• 3+ years of rail, transportation, civil, track, terminal, intermodal, or railroad design experience.

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 scope, schedule, budget, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in field reviews, site visits, construction coordination, and temporary field assignments as needed.

Skills

Rail design

Project coordination

Client interaction

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.)

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

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 - $90,000

Please 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. Our commitment to excellence starts with our people. We know working for a company is about more than earning a paycheck; it's about being part of an organization that aligns with your values and goals. When considering where to invest your time and talent, choosing a workplace that provides a fulfilling and enriching career experience is crucial. That's where we come in.