Rail Engineer

Mott MacDonald • Raleigh, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mott MacDonald is seeking a highly motivated, experienced individual to join their team and assist with infrastructure assignments for public and private-sector clients in the rail and transit realms. This role may also include direct embedment with clients. The company values potential and diverse perspectives, encouraging applications even if not all requirements are met. Mott MacDonald is an employee-owned company with a global presence, focusing on sustainability and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent technical degree from an accredited University
• 4+ years progressive design experience in rail trackwork and/or roadway design preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) or able to obtain within 12 months
• Proficiency in using Bentley (Bentley Rail Track, OpenRail, OpenRoads) Software Design Packages
• Experience in rail alignment and trackwork design for Class I Railways is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including organization and attention to detail
• Proactive self-starter who’s also flexible and able to adapt and learn
• Confident and positive attitude
• Desire and flexibility to travel across the state a plus
• Strong written and communication skills
• Based on project needs, random drug testing may be required
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required for this position

Nice To Haves

• Desire and flexibility to travel across the state a plus

Responsibilities

• Design Rail infrastructure including track and alignment design
• Prepare calculations, technical documentation, engineering design plans, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates
• Engage as part of large multidisciplinary teams and review design documents for consistency and coordination
• Coordinate stakeholder agreements. Stakeholders may include railroads, municipalities, or other relevant entities
• Engage in verbal and written communications with clients, contractors, and sub-contractors
• Build and harbor good working relationships with our business partners, suppliers, contractors, and clients
• Training team members in technical software and collaboration tools, design coordination workflows
• Assist in the preparation of proposals
• Conduct design work independently and provide guidance to junior staff

Benefits

• Personal and group performance bonuses
• 401k
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Parental leave
• Company paid life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level