Rail Track Design Engineer – Transit & Freight

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Life Insurance & disability options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is looking for a Rail and Transit Engineer in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on track engineering for freight railroads and public transit, coordinating design efforts, preparing analyses, and leading a project team.

The candidate should have a Civil Engineering or Rail Transportation degree, 5–10 years of track design experience, and a Maryland PE. Proficiency with design software and client collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Rail Transportation Engineering.
• 5–10 years of track design experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) required in Maryland; DC/VA a plus.
• Experience with rail design standards and transit projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver transit/rail design on time and within budget.
• Prepare reports, plans, schedules, and environmental studies.
• Lead a team providing rail track engineering and design services.
• Coordinate cost estimates, scope, proposals, and contracts.
• Ensure design accuracy and compliance with agencies’ reviews.

Skills

Rail Track Design

Project Leadership

Cost Estimation

Design Coordination

Education

Civil Engineering or Rail Transportation Eng

Tools

Microstation V8i

Inroads

OpenRail

Job description

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is looking for a Rail and Transit Engineer in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on track engineering for freight railroads and public transit, coordinating design efforts, preparing analyses, and leading a project team.

The candidate should have a Civil Engineering or Rail Transportation degree, 5–10 years of track design experience, and a Maryland PE. Proficiency with design software and client collaboration is essential.