Railroad Technical Solution Services Specialist

Alfred Benesch & Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

Benesch, a multi‑disciplinary planning, engineering, and professional services firm in the United States, seeks a Railroad Technical Solution Services Specialist to develop and manage QuickBase solutions for our Rail team. You will build and maintain web tools, support workflows, and mentor staff across departments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of QuickBase development experience, active QB Builder and QB Pipelines Builder certificates, and familiarity with Python, HTML, and Jinja.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in Railroad 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.
• Active QB Pipelines Builder Certificate required.
• Expert Builder Certificate preferable.
• 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.
• Providing QuickBase expertise and support to organizational staff and project teams.
• Plan, manage, and implement QuickBase projects; assess progress and make corrections to keep projects on track.
• Explain technical issues to non‑technical staff.

Skills

QuickBase development

Python

HTML

Jinja

Railroad PM ops

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

QB Builder Certificate

QB Pipelines Builder Certificate

QB Expert Builder Certificate

Job description

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

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 under‑represented 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.

Benefits

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!

Pay Range

$30 – $42 USD

The Impact You Will Have

• 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.
• Providing QuickBase 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 making sound, well‑structured recommendations.
• Working with various skilled staff from other departments or outside clients.
• Supporting QuickBase application development, including 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 in Railroad 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.
• Active QB Pipelines 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.

Why Benesch

• 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.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

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 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.

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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All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to [e-mail].