Railroad Technical Solution Services Specialist

Benesch Alfred & Co; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Retirement contributions

Flexible schedules including remote

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Railroad Technical Solution Services Specialist to join our Rail team. The role focuses on developing and managing QuickBase functionalities, workflows, and related web applications for internal and external users.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of QuickBase development experience, QB Builder certificates, and strong Python/HTML/Jinja skills to drive cloud-based project management enhancements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in Railroad Project Management operations preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a QuickBase Application developer or similar position with professional-level experience in the design, development, implementation, and administration of QuickBase Applications
• Active QB Builder Certificate required
• Expert Builder Certificate preferred
• Knowledge and experience with python, HTML, and Jinja preferred.
• Understand emerging cloud-based project management technologies and their application to improve business operations.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing software tools using QuickBase and related applications.
• Developing and maintaining project management and field data collection web applications for internal and external users.
• Assisting with coordination, development, implementation, operation, maintenance, and training for QuickBase workflows and best practices.
• ProvidingQuickBase expertise and support to organizational staff and project teams.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, vendor representatives, and clients
• Analyzing complex problems, evaluating alternatives, and make sound, well-structured recommendations.
• Working with various skilled staff from other departments or outside clients.
• Supporting QuickBase application development, to include QuickBase ‘pipelines’ management and jinja coding.
• Explaining technical issues and concepts to non-technical staff.
• Planning, managing, and implementing QuickBase projects; assessing progress and making appropriate corrections to keep projects on track.

Skills

QuickBase development

Python

HTML

Jinja

Project management

Non-technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Active QB Builder Certificate

Expert QB Builder Certificate

Tools

QuickBase

Job description

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

Railroad Technical Solution Services Specialist –Solution Architect

Benesch is hiring a Technical Solution Services Specialist to join our talented Rail team. As a Railroad Technical Solution Services Specialist, you will have the opportunity to develop and manage custom QuickBase functionalities in one of our largest and fastest-growing divisions.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid overtime, exceptional retirement fund contributions, flexible schedules including opportunities to work remotely, wellness incentives, and all-around great people to work with!

The Impact You Will Have:

• Developing and managingsoftware tools using QuickBase and related applications.
• Developing and maintaining project management and field data collection web applications for internal and external users.
• Assisting with coordination, development, implementation, operation, maintenance, and training for QuickBase workflows and best practices.
• ProvidingQuickBase expertise and support to organizational staff and project teams.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, vendor representatives, and clients
• Analyzingcomplex problems, evaluatingalternatives, and make sound, well-structured recommendations.
• Working with various skilled staff from other departments or outside clients.
• Supporting QuickBase application development, to include QuickBase ‘pipelines’ management and jinja coding.
• Explaining technical issues and concepts to non-technical staff.
• Planning, managing, and implementing QuickBase projects; assessing progress and making appropriate corrections to keep projects on track.

What We Are Looking For:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience inRailroad Project Management operations preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a QuickBase Application developer or similar position with professional-level experience in the design, development, implementation, and administration of QuickBase Applications
• Active QB Builder Certificate required
• Expert Builder Certificate preferred
• Knowledge and experience with python, HTML, and Jinja preferred.
• Understand emerging cloud-based project management technologies and their application to improve business operations.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer committed to a professional, inclusive, and compliant workplace. We follow all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those related to non-discrimination, pay transparency, and equal opportunity for protected groups such as veterans and individuals with disabilities. This includes adhering to regulations related to equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, pay transparency, and any other legislation relevant to the jurisdictions in which we operate.

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

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