Railroad Civil/Track Designer II
About The Position
Be part of our dynamic Civil/Track Design team within Benesch's thriving Railroad Services group. As a Civil/Track team member, you will acquire practical experience collaborating with Project Managers, Engineers, and Technicians to deliver services for Class I, short line, and commuter rail projects. Your responsibilities will involve contributing to the creation of track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working on projects for freight and commuter railroads and rail agencies, with additional training in MicroStation InRoads/Open Roads considered a significant advantage. The position provides a Hybrid schedule and is open to candidates in the following locations where there is a specialized Railroad-Track team actively involved in Railroad-Track business development: Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Naperville, IL; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC. Benesch’s Railroad Division is made up of highly skilled rail professionals, many of whom are former employees of operating railroads. This firsthand experience working to design and maintain active rail systems uniquely equips our team to develop innovative solutions to a wide variety of rail projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering
- Up to four years of experience in a similar capacity
- Successful completion of the EIT / FE exam or ability to complete the exam within six months of employment
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Willingness to accept occasional out-of-town travel to meet project demands.
Nice To Haves
- Additional training in MicroStation InRoads/Open Roads
- Working knowledge of MicroStation Inroads/Open Roads Designer
Responsibilities
- Contributing to the creation of track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Designing, drafting elements and integrating data.
- Performing fundamental analysis of project elements.
- Working on challenging design projects working closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers to meet project deadlines within budget.
Benefits
- Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
- Mentorship
- Hands-on experience
- Opportunities to make an impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
