CAD Design Engineer

OMNI Human Resource Management•Overland Park, KS

21h•Remote

About The Position

American Rail Engineers Corporation (ARE) is seeking a detail-oriented, technically skilled CAD Design Engineer to lead CAD functions within its Engineering Services team. The position will establish and maintain a consistent, scalable, quality-focused CAD environment supporting railroad bridge, culvert, track, and infrastructure projects. The CAD Design Engineer will train and guide engineers, EITs, and technical staff so project drawings meet ARE and client requirements. As CAD systems and workflows mature, the role may also take on railroad infrastructure design work under the direction of licensed professional engineers. Reporting to the Director of Engineering Services, the position leads the development and administration of ARE’s engineering CAD systems, standards, and quality-control processes, and serves as a key resource for drawing production across the organization. The role has a target project utilization rate of 75%. It includes occasional travel to project sites, client locations, and ARE offices, and requires maintaining railroad safety qualifications and complying with applicable safety requirements during site visits. The position offers flexible remote work in the United States, with an office in Overland Park, Kansas. ARE describes the opportunity as involving impactful infrastructure projects and collaboration with industry experts, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

Degree or recognized technical certificate in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, CAD, Design and Drafting Technology, or a related field.
Experience producing civil, structural, transportation, or infrastructure drawings.
Experience with MicroStation and Bentley transportation design applications, including Open Bridge Designer, or AutoCAD, with the ability to become proficient in both platforms.
Strong understanding of CAD standards, templates, reference files, sheet production, plotting, and document control.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, surveys, specifications, calculations, and design markups.
Experience developing procedures, standards, or workflows that support consistent drawing production and quality control.
Ability to train, mentor, and support staff with varying levels of CAD experience.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and quality-control skills.
Interest in developing expertise in railroad track, bridge, culvert, drainage, and related infrastructure design.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Willingness and ability to travel quarterly nationwide, including to remote project sites and locations with varying field conditions.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by vehicle and air as required.
Ability to pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing in accordance with ARE policies and applicable FRA requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing or administering company CAD standards.
Experience applying Class I railroad CAD standards.
Railroad, bridge, transportation, or heavy-civil project experience.
Experience with Open Roads Designer, Civil 3D, ProjectWise, GIS, or HEC-RAS.
Bentley MicroStation accreditation.
Familiarity with AREMA standards and railroad bridge terminology.
Engineer Intern or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain CAD standards, procedures, templates, standard details, and QA/QC processes.
Review and incorporate applicable client and railroad CAD requirements into company workflows and drawing standards.
Standardize CAD production practices, including file organization, title blocks, references, annotation, plotting, document control, and PDF deliverables.
Serve as ARE’s primary technical resource for CAD systems, production workflows, and process improvements.
Develop training materials and provide structured guidance to engineers, EITs, technicians, interns, and other staff involved in drawing production.
Review project drawings for accuracy, readability, consistency, and compliance with ARE and client standards.
Prepare and coordinate drawings for railroad bridges, culverts, track improvements, retaining structures, and related infrastructure projects.
Support engineering teams with drawing production, design, permitting, bidding, and construction documentation.
Coordinate survey, structural, geotechnical, environmental, utility, and construction information within project drawing packages.
Assist with quantities, bills of materials, cost estimates, and other project support activities.
Perform design assignments consistent with education and experience, demonstrating competency under the direction of licensed professional engineers.
Use MicroStation, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and other project software to support CAD production and project delivery.
Maintain required railroad safety qualifications and comply with ARE and client safety requirements when visiting project sites.
Travel occasionally to project sites, client locations, and ARE offices as needed.
Publish ARE’s core CAD standards, templates, and QA/QC checklists and put them into use on active projects.
Deliver structured CAD training to help staff produce drawings that meet ARE and client standards with fewer review corrections.
Maintain current documentation of client-specific CAD requirements.
Progressively take on civil and structural design assignments, delivering them on schedule and within budget once the core CAD system is in place.