Rail Track Civil Associate

Michael Baker International•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Rail Track Civil Associate to join our team in Cleveland, OH or Pittsburgh, PA. In this position you will work under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the development of track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of mainline, industrial, yard and terminal projects with various freight and transit clients. The Rail Track Civil Associate’s tasks include the design of horizontal and vertical rail alignments, design of track roadbed grading and the development of cross sections, assisting with overall preparation of rail plans and development of quantities. This position will also be involved with alternative analysis, parking lot layout designs, and potential site visits and site inspections for the purpose of project research, client collaboration, and analysis of existing conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
Pursuing Fundamentals of Engineering exam with ability to obtain EIT within 6 months of hire
0-2 years of engineering experience; rail experience / interest preferred
Proficiency with CAD (MicroStation & AutoCAD), Microsoft Office; InRoads/ InRail/ OpenRail experience is a plus
Excellent analytical skills
Strong written/verbal communication skills
Proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation
Strong interest in railroad design
Desire to obtain PE
Availability to occasionally travel to other local offices and job site locations

Responsibilities

Prepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Rail Track Design projects
Perform horizontal and vertical track alignment design calculations
Work independently on small projects or assist senior engineers within large multi-disciplinary design team
Periodically perform rail or site inspections
Work closely with professional engineers to execute rail tasks
Perform element design calculations