Remote Rail Designer: Shape Intermodal & Infrastructure

V3 Companies, Ltd.; Woodridge (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401k match

Paid time off

Volunteer PTO

Job summary

V3 Companies is seeking a Rail Designer to join our Woodridge/Chicago, IL or Columbus, OH office with remote opportunities. You will contribute to career-defining rail projects and collaborate with 450+ designers, engineers, and scientists across North America.

Responsibilities include creating engineering drawings, designing track geometry, and preparing plans for intermodal facilities, yards, and crossings. OpenRoads/OpenRail/Civil 3D proficiency and an engineering degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of related experience, including track design and layout.
• Experience with grading and drainage design is preferred.
• Experience with rail yard and intermodal design is preferred.
• OpenRoads Designer, OpenRail, Civil 3D proficiency.
• EIT certification or PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare engineering drawings using Bentley's OpenRoads Designer, OpenRail Designer, and AutoDesk Civil 3D for railroad and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Design railroad track horizontal and vertical geometry.
• Prepare plans for railroad industrial development projects, yards, and terminals including intermodal facilities.
• Design grading and drainage improvements for railroad projects including storm sewers and culverts.
• 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 such as conceptual track plans, rail operation studies, intermodal terminal layout and gate operation studies, and project report development.
• Handle client relations as needed.
• Work closely with other V3 disciplines on multi-faceted projects.

Skills

Rail design

Client relations

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

OpenRail

Civil 3D

Job description

V3 Companies is seeking a Rail Designer to join our Woodridge/Chicago, IL or Columbus, OH office with remote opportunities. You will contribute to career-defining rail projects and collaborate with 450+ designers, engineers, and scientists across North America.

Responsibilities include creating engineering drawings, designing track geometry, and preparing plans for intermodal facilities, yards, and crossings. OpenRoads/OpenRail/Civil 3D proficiency and an engineering degree are required.