Senior Rail Track Engineer – Design & Delivery

Egis Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote options

Education assistance

Professional development

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Egis seeks a Senior Track Engineer in Chicago, IL to lead design and engineering of railroad track systems, including alignments, yard layouts, and rail components. You will prepare drawings, specs, and cost estimates, while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in railroad engineering, a PE license (or ability to obtain in Illinois), and strong knowledge of AREMA standards, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of railroad or track engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain in Illinois.
• Strong knowledge of AREMA standards, railroad design practices, track alignment/geometry, rail construction methods, and maintenance principles.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, GIS and survey tools.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Illinois and neighboring states as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of railroad track systems including alignments and yard layouts.
• Prepare and review construction drawings, specs, calculations, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Perform track geometry analysis and develop rehabilitation or maintenance plans.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, drainage, signal, and transportation teams.
• Provide technical oversight for rail improvement, expansion, and rehabilitation projects.
• Support construction through shop drawings reviews, RFIs, site inspections, and field engineering
• Ensure compliance with FRA, AREMA, state DOT, and client standards.

Skills

Railroad design

Track alignment

Rail construction methods

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRail Designer

GIS and survey tools

Job description

Egis seeks a Senior Track Engineer in Chicago, IL to lead design and engineering of railroad track systems, including alignments, yard layouts, and rail components. You will prepare drawings, specs, and cost estimates, while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in railroad engineering, a PE license (or ability to obtain in Illinois), and strong knowledge of AREMA standards, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS tools.