Track/Rail Designer - Engineer III

HNTB Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in the Philadelphia area is seeking an engineer to produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, and engineering plans. You will consult with the project manager to research, develop, and deliver solutions on rail projects for Amtrak, SEPTA, PATCO, and other national clients.

The role involves teamwork with multi-discipline staff, supporting projects from concept to construction, and ensuring on-time delivery while applying OpenRail, MicroStation/PowerRail, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to deliver engineering work on schedule with quality.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
• Assist in the development of project specifications.
• Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
• Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
• Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.
• Performs quality control reviews of discipline - specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
• Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Design impact awareness

OpenRail experience

MicroStation/PowerRail

AutoCAD

Track/Rail design

Time management

Forecasting

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors) with 4+ years experience

Tools

OpenRail

MicroStation/PowerRail

AutoCAD

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country, including the Susquehanna River Bridge, Long Bridge, Bush and Gunpowder River Bridges, SEPTA Trolley Modifications, Brightline, and more. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for some or all of the following: Production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications. Consult with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Work with a multidiscipline staff to trouble shoot design and construction challenges. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients. As part of a national rail team with a large local staff here in Philadelphia, you will get the opportunity to work on local and national projects aimed at transforming rail infrastructure around the country. You will support transit and railroad projects at all stages from conceptual study and alternative analysis to final design and construction related services. Types of projects may include interlocking renewals, bridge replacements, new track construction, and station designs for Amtrak, SEPTA, PATCO, PATH, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PennDOT and other national rail clients throughout the United States. Opportunities can include client interaction and marketing/proposal development. The Pennsylvania office had a diverse set of engineers at all levels and railroad disciplines allowing hands on learning from junior and senior staff for track, OCS, signals, power, structures, civil and more. Candidates with passenger or freight rail experience are preferred, but willing to discuss a career with someone with Civil/Highway experience with knowledge of OpenRoads / InRoads / Civil3D that has a desire to pivot towards a career in Track / Rail design.

What You'll Do:

• Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
• Assist in the development of project specifications.
• Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
• Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
• Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.
• Performs quality control reviews of discipline - specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
• Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in Engineering and 3 year of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

• Strong communication skills to work with our team and the client.
• Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
• Exhibiting experience with OpenRail, MicroStation/PowerRail and/or AutoCad.
• Understanding of track/railroad design.
• Managing time, proactively forecasting, and communicating project development needs.

What We Prefer:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Locations:

King of Prussia, PA (Norristown), Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania)

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At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country.

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Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

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HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

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