Senior Rail Project Engineer

Dewberry; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 144,550 - 185,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Travel Assistance

Job summary

Dewberry is looking for a Senior Rail Project Engineer in Bloomfield, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Civil Engineering, a PE License, and at least 10 years of rail engineering experience. Key responsibilities include applying knowledge of railroad engineering, providing crucial resources to design teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Dewberry offers a competitive salary range of $144,550 to $185,850 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of rail engineering experience.
• Familiarity with local transportation agencies.
• Willingness to support business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Applies broad knowledge of railroad engineering principles.
• Provides resource for operational and maintenance practices.
• Supports quality control review of contract documents.

Skills

Technical background in RR engineering

Knowledge of AREMA track design standards

Excellent oral and written communication

Ability to work in a team environment

Experience in transportation engineering

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

PE License

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Rail Project Engineer. The team player will join Dewberry’s national Transportation Service Line as part of growing Transit and Freight Rail Practice. Candidate must have a BS degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of rail engineering experience. Knowledgeable of AREMA track design standards and an understanding of signal system, OCS/Traction power requirements. Prior experience with local transportation agencies and clients such as MTA, LIRR, Metro North, NJ Transit, MBTA, Amtrak and Freight railroads is highly desirable.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short-–and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre‑tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and monthly stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company and individual performance. Certain positions are also eligible to receive overtime pay, whereas all non‑exempt positions are eligible for overtime (subject to approval).

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Responsibilities

• Applies broad knowledge of railroad engineering principles and practices to support design teams and junior engineers.
• Provides a resource of railroad operational, and maintenance practices to design teams.
• Works on projects of small size or portions of larger projects.
• Supports preparation of written plans, reports and provides overall qc review of contract documents for compliance with AREMA, FTA, FRA requirements.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE License is required.
• 10 years of experience, with a strong technical background in RR engineering and basic understanding of track design, signals, traction power and maintenance practices.
• Experience in transportation engineering, including inspection and/or design for freight rail or passenger transit facilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Local experience is preferred.
• A willingness to support business development activities
• Experience working in a team environment.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employee’s. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $144,550 to $185,850 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. These ranges are for NJ only.