Senior Track Engineer - Remote/Hybrid Rail Design Lead

Egis; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

401(k) retirement plan with company 0

Paid time off and flexible holidays

Hybrid and remote opportunities when 0

Life insurance and disability coverage

HSA with employer contributions

FSA for healthcare and dependent care

Paid family leave

Wellness programs

Education assistance and professional/

Job summary

Egis in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Senior Track Engineer to lead the design and engineering of railroad track systems. You will coordinate with allied disciplines, review drawings and calculations, and provide technical oversight on track improvement projects.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 8+ years of railroad experience, and a PE license or eligibility in Illinois. Travel to project sites in Illinois and nearby states is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related 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 and geometry, rail construction methods, and track maintenance principles.
• Experience using engineering software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, GIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of railroad track systems, including horizontal and vertical alignments, turnouts and crossovers, rail, ties, ballast, and subgrade systems, yard and siding layouts, and at-grade crossings.
• Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, engineering calculations, cost estimates, bid documents and design reports.
• Perform track geometry analysis and develop rehabilitation or maintenance recommendations.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, drainage, signal, and transportation engineering teams.
• Provide technical oversight for rail improvement, expansion, and rehabilitation projects.
• Support construction activities through shop drawing reviews, RFIs and submittals, site inspections, and field engineering support.
• Ensure compliance with FRA regulations, AREMA standards, state DOT requirements, and client design standards.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development activities.

Skills

Strong project management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license or ability to obtain in Illinois

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRail Designer

GIS

Job description

Egis in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Senior Track Engineer to lead the design and engineering of railroad track systems. You will coordinate with allied disciplines, review drawings and calculations, and provide technical oversight on track improvement projects.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 8+ years of railroad experience, and a PE license or eligibility in Illinois. Travel to project sites in Illinois and nearby states is expected.