Rail Civil Engineer

Transystems • Schaumburg, IL

280d • $100,000 - $128,969 • Remote

About The Position

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees. Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets. Interested in joining our team? We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from a 4-yr ABET accredited college or university.
• 5-10 years of experience with the design of transit / freight rail engineering projects.
• PE License, or the ability to get one within 6 months of joining.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.).
• Experience with engineering design packages such as MicroStation V8i, Geopak SS2, & OpenRoads.
• Knowledge with OpenRoads Designer is a plus.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with freight railroads.
• Experience working with transit agencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review design reports, drawings, specifications, & cost estimates.
• Research client standards & requirements; explore multiple design options, code requirements and present findings.
• Demonstrate strong client relations.
• Lead and mentor staff level engineers in the performance of project tasks.
• Communicate with, and attend meetings with: clients, subconsultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities including information gathering, conceptual design, and proposal writing.
• Ensure accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD.
• 401(k) company match.
• Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree