Rail Project Engineer - Lead Design, CAD & Client Relations

CME Associates

Pleasant Grove (UT)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Professional Development
Licensure Paid

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking an experienced Rail Project Engineer to design and lead rail projects from inception to completion. The role requires strong railroad design knowledge, grading, rail layout, and CAD expertise to guide projects and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, attend client meetings, and travel to project sites and conferences. A PE license and at least four years of rail or site development experience are required, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Minimum of 4 years of rail, transit, or site development experience.
  • Proficiency with CAD and MS Office.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design efforts for rail projects under multiple Project Managers.
  • Assist PMs by training junior staff in CAD to deliver on schedule and budget.
  • Attend client meetings and strengthen client relationships through delivery of projects.
  • Coordinate with agencies across states to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Implement QA/QC procedures throughout project development.
  • Collaborate with PMs to grow into project management.
  • Occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, and industry conferences.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

CAD proficiency
Leadership
Communication skills
Independent work
Advanced problem solving

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Horrocks is seeking an experienced Rail Project Engineer to design and lead rail projects from inception to completion. The role requires strong railroad design knowledge, grading, rail layout, and CAD expertise to guide projects and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, attend client meetings, and travel to project sites and conferences. A PE license and at least four years of rail or site development experience are required, with opportunities for growth

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