TRANSPORTATION/RAILROAD ENGINEER

Bloom Companies, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Companies, LLC is seeking a Transportation/Railroad Engineer in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have 7 to 12 years of relevant experience.

The role includes assisting in rail infrastructure design tasks, conducting site visits, and ensuring project completion on time and on budget. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team setting are essential. Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth are provided.

Qualifications

• 7 to 12 years of experience in transportation and railroad design.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Preferred: Illinois Professional Engineer License.
• Preferred: Participation in professional association (i.e. AREMA, APTA).

Responsibilities

• Assist in transportation & rail infrastructure design tasks.
• Conduct site visits and general data collection.
• Provide design for track design facets of projects.
• Coordinate engineering efforts on rail projects.
• Establish relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor younger engineers and promote technical excellence.
• Contribute to design reports and project deliverables.
• Ensure completion of projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

GIS

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Location

• Chicago, IL

Job Overview

Bloom is currently seeking a Transportation/Railroad Engineer with knowledge in transportation and railroad design principles.

Pay Range: $85,000 – $130,000 annually

Bloom Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist, under the direction of Bloom leadership, in all transportation & rail infrastructure design tasks required for each unique project.
• Conducting site visits and general data collection efforts to support the design.
• Providing design for all track design facets of transit and railroad projects.
• Coordinating and leading engineering efforts on rail infrastructure projects ranging from planning and design to construction support and maintenance.
• Establishing and maintaining strong, effective relationships with external clients and market services to transit agencies and local railroads.
• Sustaining the growth of younger engineers by assigning appropriate technical tasks and promoting a culture of growing technical excellence.
• Contributing to design reports. This may include calculation workbooks, alternative analysis, and cost estimating.
• Assisting the design team with bringing all project deliverables to completion. This may include plans, specifications, permits, and design reports.
• Ensuring projects are being completed on time and on budget.
• Interacting and communicating effectively with Bloom leadership, design team members, clients, project owners, and other project stakeholders.
• Attending project meetings and representing the company professionally.
• Participating in Bloom’s mentor/mentee culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 7 to 12 years of experience
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting to complete all assigned project design tasks
• Good decision-making skills, flexibility, focus on quality, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Preferred, Not Required: Illinois Professional Engineer License
• Preferred, Not Required: Additional software experience is a plus. This may include AutoCAD, Civil3D, GIS, MicroStation, Bluebeam, and/or Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Preferred, Not Required: Participation in professional association is desired (i.e. AREMA, APTA, etc.)