Freight Rail Track Engineer
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Freight Rail Track Engineer to join its Midwest Design Team and Transportation Team. The role supports a variety of Midwest design and planning projects, with an emphasis on rail design for freight railroads, intermodal facilities, and industrial rail projects. The position is based at either the Kansas City, Missouri, or Omaha, Nebraska office and follows a hybrid work model requiring regular attendance at one of those locations. The successful candidate will apply engineering fundamentals to transportation design projects for clients including states, municipalities, railroads, and private developers. The role involves leading track and rail infrastructure design, developing track plans and profiles, coordinating rail design with other disciplines, supporting permitting and standards compliance, and contributing to quality control and the development of junior engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- At least 4 years of professional experience in rail design.
- Licensed Professional Engineer, or able to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
- Proficiency in MicroStation and/or OpenRail.
- Understanding of AREMA standards, Class I railroad design guidelines, and industry best practices.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with public agencies, railroads, and private developers.
- Prior leadership experience or readiness to take on a lead design role.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with freight, passenger, or intermodal rail projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead track and rail infrastructure design for freight railroads, intermodal facilities, and industrial rail projects.
- Develop plan and profile designs using MicroStation/OpenRail for new track alignments, industry track loops, yard expansions, and rehabilitation projects.
- Prepare horizontal and vertical alignment designs, turnout and crossover layouts, drainage considerations, and grading plans.
- Coordinate with Class I railroads, public agencies, and private clients to meet project specifications.
- Perform site investigations, track geometry calculations, and constructability assessments.
- Work with civil, structural, and signal teams to integrate rail projects into broader transportation networks.
- Support permitting and compliance with AREMA standards and railroad engineering guidelines.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct quality control reviews, and help develop best practices for rail design.
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Wellness programs.
- Parental leave.
- Pet insurance.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
