Civil Track Engineer

Arcadis • Chicago, IL

9d • $77,048 - $92,457

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is seeking a Civil Track Engineer to join our team within the North America mobility group. We are looking to grow our team of railroad industry professionals throughout North America. This position has a location preference for Chattanooga, TN, Jacksonville, FL, Chicago, IL, or Omaha, NE with other locations in the US considered. As a Civil Track Engineer, you will provide design support on Rail and Industrial Infrastructure projects throughout North America including Freight Rail and Transit projects. Depending on the clients and projects you support, you will utilize a Design-Bid-Build or a Design-Build approach when developing design documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 2 years' experience in the engineering industry
• Experience using industry-standard computer software such as MicroStation / OpenRoads / OpenRail, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling programs/software
• Familiarity with government, client, and industry local codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects in their respective field
• Understanding of all aspects of design including alignments, layout, grading, drainage, and erosion control and storm water pollution prevention plans related to Railroad and/or Industrial Facility design.
• Ability to complete and assemble construction and permitting drawing packages

Nice To Haves

• EIT Certification / PE License
• Previous experiences with Class I Rail projects and/or large industrial projects
• Knowledge of AREMA Manual and various agency and railroad standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineering staff during the production of plans and specifications.
• Review regulations and standards necessary to conduct technical studies and carry out project design and permitting activities
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrologic and hydraulic characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data necessary to develop technical design information
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software, including computer simulation models, and equipment to prepare engineering and design analysis and documents
• Prepare reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and technical designs for railroad and/or industrial facility projects
• Address Request for Information (RFI) from contractors related to design documents

Benefits

• Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
• The salary range for this position is $77048 - $92457.
• Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees