Railroad Track & Civil Review/ Design Engineer – Public Projects

Benesch • Chicago, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Benesch is hiring a Railroad Track & Civil Review/ Design Engineer to join its growing Public Projects Civil/Track Design Review team within the Railroad Services group. The role offers practical experience across a variety of projects and collaboration with Project Managers, Engineers, and Technicians delivering services for Class I, short line, and commuter rail projects. The work includes public project plan reviews, design projects, and site inspections, including developing or reviewing track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates and conducting field inspections. The position has a hybrid schedule and is open to candidates in the listed Benesch offices: Omaha and Bellevue, Nebraska; Charlotte, North Carolina; Milwaukee and Chicago/Naperville, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; Atlanta, Georgia; and Kansas City, Missouri. Occasional out-of-town travel may be needed to meet project demands.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of civil engineering design or plan review experience for railroad projects, and/or a degree in Civil or Railroad Engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Experience using MicroStation and InRoads and/or OpenRail Designer.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, including communicating complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and public stakeholders.
• Willingness to accept occasional out-of-town travel to meet project demands.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working on projects for freight and/or commuter railroads and rail agencies.
• Enjoys building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Enjoys problem-solving and learning new technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on behalf of railroad clients to protect their rights-of-way and operations and help deliver successful projects.
• Assist in progressing projects by providing constructive designs and review comments.
• Help meet project deadlines on schedule and within budget.
• Assist with design plan reviews and work closely with Project Managers and Design Engineers.
• Complete project design plans and work closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Perform field inspections and provide reports for client use.
• Develop or review track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Participate in public project plan reviews and design projects.

Benefits

• Paid time off that increases throughout your career and several paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability plans.
• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401(k) plan.
• Wellness programs.
• Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.
• Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Work schedules designed to support professional and personal life.
• Parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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