Rail Systems Designer — Intermodal & Yard Focus (Remote)

V3 Companies, Ltd.; Westerville (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401k with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Volunteer paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

V3 Companies, Ltd. in the Midwest and Chicago area seeks a Rail Designer to join our Rail Group, collaborating with 450+ designers, engineers, and scientists to deliver impactful rail projects.

The role focuses on designing rail systems, preparing drawings with OpenRoads/OpenRail/Civil 3D, evaluating track geometry, grading, drainage, and intermodal facilities, and coordinating with clients and other disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of related experience, including track design and layout (horizontal and vertical geometry).
• Experience with grading and drainage design is preferred.
• Experience with rail yard and intermodal design is preferred.
• Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer, OpenRail, Civil 3D.
• Interest in railroad association participation.
• EIT certification or PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare engineering drawings using Bentley's OpenRoads Designer, OpenRail Designer, and AutoCAD Civil 3D for railroad projects.
• Design railroad track horizontal and vertical geometry.
• Prepare plans for railroad development projects, yards, and intermodal facilities.
• Design grading and drainage improvements for railroad projects.
• Prepare railroad utility permit applications and plans.
• Prepare plans for rail-highway crossing improvements.
• Perform quantity and cost estimate calculations.
• Prepare construction specifications.
• Perform preliminary engineering tasks and project report development.
• Handle client relations as needed.
• Work closely with other V3 disciplines on multi-faceted projects.

Skills

Track design

Railroad geometry

Client relations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

EIT or PE preferred

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

OpenRail

Civil 3D

Job description

V3 Companies, Ltd. in the Midwest and Chicago area seeks a Rail Designer to join our Rail Group, collaborating with 450+ designers, engineers, and scientists to deliver impactful rail projects.

The role focuses on designing rail systems, preparing drawings with OpenRoads/OpenRail/Civil 3D, evaluating track geometry, grading, drainage, and intermodal facilities, and coordinating with clients and other disciplines.