Rail Engineering Designer II

Colliers Engineering & Design; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Rail Engineering Designer II to join our growing team. The candidate should be located within a commutable distance to Colliers offices in the United States. The role focuses on rail and transit systems, from preliminary planning to final design and construction support.

The ideal candidate holds a civil engineering degree, 3+ years in track design, and proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads/OpenRail. EIT certification is required; PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• 3+ years of track design and railroad engineering experience.
• Experience using OpenRoads or OpenRail.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required; PE license preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop track design drawings using Bentley software products.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Create cost estimates for project alternatives.
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• Coordinate drawings from multiple disciplines for specific projects.
• Create 3D models using Bentley products, including alignment plans, profiles, cross sections, and quantities.
• Research design options and document findings for project engineer/manager.
• Submit concept designs and work through approval processes.
• Work with senior engineers to create project designs and drawings.

Skills

Track design

Railroad engineering

OpenRoads/OpenRail

Education

EIT certification

PE license

Tools

OpenRoads/OpenRail

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Rail Engineering Designer II to join our growing team! We are actively seeking candidates within a commutable distance to any of our Colliers Engineering & Design office locations!

Our rail and transit systems efficiently connect people and freight throughout the country. Our rail engineers possess a broad range of experience from inside the rail industry and bring a clear understanding of the unique nature of railroad projects. We offer a full range of rail services to Class 1, short line, transit agencies, as well as Department of Transportation and other rail clients. Our professionals provide services for rail freight, intercity passenger rail, commuter rail, and industrial installations. Our expertise ranges from preliminary planning and feasibility studies through final design, construction inspection and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop track design drawings using Bentley software products.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Create cost estimates for project alternatives.
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• Coordinate drawings from multiple disciplines for specific projects.
• Create 3D models using Bentley products. This includes the development of alignment plans & profiles, cross sections, and preparing quantities.
• Research design options and document findings for project engineer/manager.
• Submit concept designs and work through approval processes.
• Work with senior engineers to create project designs and drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience in track design and railroad engineering required.
• Experience using OpenRoads or OpenRail.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required; PE license preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.