Rail Project Engineer: Lead Design & Client Delivery

Mannik Smith Group; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Professional Development

Membership & Licensure

Job summary

Horrocks in Pleasant Grove, UT, is seeking a Rail Project Engineer to lead rail projects from inception to completion. The role requires deep rail design knowledge, grading, rail layout, and regulatory compliance, with strong CAD skills and client relationship experience.

The successful candidate will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, travel occasionally, and contribute to a dynamic, employee‑owned culture. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of rail, transit or site development project experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to actively contributing to a dynamic and employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for and support Project Managers to manage rail projects from inception to completion.
• Assist the Project Manager to assign and train junior staff to work in CAD to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Attend client meetings and support strengthening client relationships by contributing to meetings and delivering projects.
• Coordinate with governing agencies across multiple states to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implement QA/QC procedures throughout project development.
• Work closely with Project Managers to grow into Project Management.
• Travel occasionally to rail project sites, in-person client meetings, and industry conferences.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Horrocks in Pleasant Grove, UT, is seeking a Rail Project Engineer to lead rail projects from inception to completion. The role requires deep rail design knowledge, grading, rail layout, and regulatory compliance, with strong CAD skills and client relationship experience.

The successful candidate will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, travel occasionally, and contribute to a dynamic, employee‑owned culture. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.