Railway Engineer

Stantec; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Career development resources

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Railway Engineer to support planning and design for transit, industrial, freight, and passenger rail projects. You will work with the Transit and Rail team to deliver high-impact programs while growing your career with mentorship within a multinational engineering firm.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, design development from concept to bid, and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• PE license is required or ability to be licensed in other states.
• Minimum of 5 years' railway engineering and design experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design tasks under supervision, including drawings and reports.
• Develop design through sketches, 3D models, and diagrams.
• Prepare and revise design package documentation (plans, profiles, grading).
• Collaborate to manage scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
• Prepare designs from Concept Level to Issued for Bid with estimates and specs.
• Participate in client, contractor, agency, and governing entity meetings.
• Coordinate activities between disciplines and departments.
• Prepare feasibility studies including environmental impact analyses.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Field safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRail

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Think of your career as a journey? Come pave the tracks to innovation with our Transit & Rail team and provide revolutionary options for safe, efficient, and affordable transit. Be a part of this change…from the first mile to the last.

Your Opportunity

As a Railway Engineer, you will support the planning and design of a wide rangeof projects serving transit, industrial, freight, and passenger/commuter rail clients. You will have the opportunity to grow your career with the support and mentorship of Stantec’s experienced Transit and Rail team, while contributing to high‑impact, transformational projects. Joining our Transit and Rail team is a unique opportunity to collaborate with passionate professionals who are committed to strengthening communities through innovative and meaningful engineering and planning.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform broad, varied, and diverse engineering design tasks under general supervision of the design lead or project manager, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies.
• Engage in the development of design through sketches, schematics, 3D models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Prepare and revise engineering design package documentation including site plans, utilities, plans/profiles, grading, cross sections, diagrams, and details as required.
• Collaborate with senior engineers/designers to develop and manage project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and planners to prepare designs from Concept Level to Issued for Bid design packages which include engineer’s estimates and construction specifications.
• Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, agency personnel, and governing entities.
• Coordinate technical activities and designs between various disciplines and departments.
• Prepare engineering feasibility studies which include analyzing designs, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data.
• Confirm adherence to construction specifications. Monitor project progress, inspect construction sites, and verify calculations and placements.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to perform field activities safely.
• Licensure/Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) license required and ability to be licensed in other states as needed.
• Demonstrated experience in MicroStation V8i, InRoads, and OpenRail.
• Thorough knowledge of AREMA, Class I Railroad, and agency design standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in railway engineering and design.

Why Choose Stantec?

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to improve communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
• Participation in transit or rail-related organizations
• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the baseball game that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$107,300.00 - $155,500.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary:

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago

Other Locations: United States | DC | Washington

Organization: BC-2026 Transpt-US Southeast Infrastructure

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.