Civil Railway Engineer - Entry Level (EIT)

Hanson Professional Services•Kansas City, MO

2d•$74,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment. Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a candidate to fill a full time Civil/Railway position. At the core of our Transportation practice is the desire to be good stewards of the public’s resources while incorporating improvements into the surrounding environment. As engineering professionals, we plan, design and permit railway projects and observe construction efforts across the U.S. and abroad. Your work at Hanson will balance the societal benefits of the built-environment with nature. Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a candidate to fill a full-time Civil Railway Engineer - Entry Level (EIT) position in one of the following offices: Kansas City Chicago St Louis Springfield, IL Peoria Corpus Christi Houston Sarasota Indy McHenry Bellevue A Day in Life of a Civil Railway Engineer (EIT) at Hanson This position will be primarily responsible for design of railroad track and yard projects and related construction observation efforts. Position requires the ability to work on a variety of projects, take direction from multiple supervisors, and coordinate with other staff. If you have a passion for transportation engineering and would like to bring your career to the next level, this role will provide entry level individuals with the opportunity to learn and grow. More experienced candidates will have the opportunity to expand their project repertoire and enhance their leadership skills. Construction Observer portion of role Coordinate and communicate field construction activities with contractor and designers Coordinate and observe onsite materials testing Designer/ Engineer portion of role Lead or assist with field investigations, analysis, calculations, and preparation of civil plans, specifications, and estimates on rail related projects.

Requirements

CAD experience and/or willingness to learn MicroStation
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to develop and present concepts.
Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases.
Strong oral communication and technical writing skills.
Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
0-3 years of experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field, is required.
FE/Engineer in Training Certification.
3-6 years’ experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with appropriate course work in the civil/transportation discipline
P.E. License, or ability to be licensed within 1 year of employment is required.
6+ years of experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with appropriate course work in the civil/transportation discipline
P.E. License, or ability to be licensed within 6 months is required.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience performing railroad design using AREMA/freight rail design standards or providing rail construction observation or construction management preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing with Microstation Connect / Open Roads is a plus
Experience performing transportation related design or providing rail construction observation or construction management a plus.
Master’s degree in civil engineering a plus.
Master’s degree in civil engineering a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and communicate field construction activities with contractor and designers
Coordinate and observe onsite materials testing
Lead or assist with field investigations, analysis, calculations, and preparation of civil plans, specifications, and estimates on rail related projects.