Rail Project Engineer – Track & Civil Design

RINA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision packages

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

RINA seeks a Staff Railroad Engineer to advance track design, civil design, and project coordination for rail projects in Houston, TX or Chicago/Lisle, IL. The role focuses on alignment, drainage, and multidisciplinary collaboration across Class I and public agencies.

You will deliver design packages, perform calculations, and support field activities with opportunities for licensure and career growth within the Project Engineering Division.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional engineering experience in rail, transit, or transportation civil design, with direct experience in track design.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) / Engineering Intern (EI) certification.
• Familiarity with AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering and Class I railroad/design standards.
• Proficiency in design modeling and sheet production using Bentley OpenRail Designer (MicroStation/InRoads/OpenRoads).
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time and to work near active railroad operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop horizontal and vertical track alignments and grade calculations per standards.
• Prepare track layouts for mainline, yard, siding, and industry tracks with turnout planning.
• Support civil design including drainage, grading, and site plans for rail projects.
• Produce design deliverables at multiple project milestones (PS&E, IFC).
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines and coordinate with railroads and agencies.
• Support field investigations and provide construction-phase input and reviews.

Skills

Workplace dynamics

Foresight

Insight

Empowerment

Interpersonal influence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HY-8

HEC-RAS

Job description

RINA seeks a Staff Railroad Engineer to advance track design, civil design, and project coordination for rail projects in Houston, TX or Chicago/Lisle, IL. The role focuses on alignment, drainage, and multidisciplinary collaboration across Class I and public agencies.

You will deliver design packages, perform calculations, and support field activities with opportunities for licensure and career growth within the Project Engineering Division.