Senior Railway Engineer Project Manager

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 161,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure management is seeking a Senior Railway Engineer Project Manager in Chicago. This role involves managing complex projects, supervising teams, and enhancing client engagement within the transit and railroad sector. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, extensive project management experience, and a passion for community improvement. Join Stantec to make a meaningful impact through innovative engineering solutions.

Benefits

Career development resources

Hybrid, flexible work schedule

Participation in community volunteering

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in track engineering and project management preferred.
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods required.
• Strong leadership and team building skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead T&R design projects from development through construction.
• Supervise junior engineers and conduct QA/QC reviews.
• Engage clients and support strategic initiatives.

Skills

MicroStation V8i

InRoads

OpenRail

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer license in Illinois

Job description

We creategreat places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is embarking on a strategic initiative to grow our transit and railroad engineering team in the Midwest Transit and Rail (T&R) Market. As a Senior Railway Engineer Project Manager, you will help grow Stantec’s T&R sector by managing complex railroad and transit projects, conducting design reviews for other T&R teams across the organization, and engaging clients. Join our dynamic T&R team and work alongside others who share your passion for improving communities through exciting and unique projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead T&R design projects from design development through construction services on projects using various project delivery methods.
• Supervise junior engineers and other technical professionals in the preparation of deliverables.
• Conduct QA/QC review of design deliverables for multi-disciplinary teams across the United States.
• Provide hands-on participation with scope, fee, and schedule negotiations.
• Support cross-business line strategic initiatives by providing thought leadership and technical insight.
• Provide support to the T&R Sector Leader and other regional business developers by providing technical expertise and insight in the development of pursuit strategies and preparation of proposals.
• Increase Stantec’s industry profile through regular interaction with potential clients and other consultants and active participation in industry organizations, such as ACEC, APTA, AREMA, ASLRRA, NAMRC, NRC and other relevant local, regional, or national organizations.
• Support our strategic growth initiatives through networking, promotion, university outreach, and the delivery of transformational projects to attract the best and brightest talent to Stantec.
• Maintain and enhance our reputation with industry contacts, especially freight railroads, passenger rail service providers, rail contractors, and transit agency technical staff and leaders, as an outstanding service provider and to introduce Stantec’s broader capabilities.
• Identify additional talent to join Stantec and externally grow our T&R Sector team.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated experience in MicroStation V8i, InRoads, and OpenRail.
• Project management and business development experience with state passenger rail agencies and commuter rail or regional passenger service providers in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
• Project management experience with Amtrak is a plus.
• Project management experience with CSXT, Norfolk Southern, and regional Short Line operators.
• Project management experience with multiple project delivery types, including General Engineering Consultant (GEC) contracts, design-bid-build, and Alternative Project Delivery (APD).
• Thorough knowledge of AREMA, Class I Railroad, and agency design standards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team building skills are essential to meet the expectations of this challenging position.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• Licensed or ability to obtain Professional Engineer license in the states of Illinois.
• 10-15 years of experience in track engineering and project management is preferred.
• Position will primarily work in an office setting.

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.
• 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.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Are you interested in this role butdon’t meet every single requirement? At Stantec we create opportunities by inviting, embracing, and celebrating differences. So even if your experiencedoesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Additional Information

• Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
• Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO, HI, MD and IL
• Min Pay Range: $161,500
• Max Pay Range: $250,500
• Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.