Railway Engineer

Stantec • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Railway Engineer, you will support the planning and design of a wide range of projects serving transit, industrial, freight, and passenger/commuter rail clients. This role offers the opportunity to grow your career with the support and mentorship of Stantec’s experienced Transit and Rail team, while contributing to high-impact, transformational projects. Joining the Transit and Rail team provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with passionate professionals committed to strengthening communities through innovative and meaningful engineering and planning.

Requirements

• Ability to perform field activities safely.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required and ability to be licensed in other states as needed.
• Demonstrated experience in MicroStation V8i, InRoads, and OpenRail.
• Thorough knowledge of AREMA, Class I Railroad, and agency design standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in railway engineering and design.

Responsibilities

• Perform broad, varied, and diverse engineering design tasks under general supervision of the design lead or project manager, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies.
• Engage in the development of design through sketches, schematics, 3D models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Prepare and revise engineering design package documentation including site plans, utilities, plans/profiles, grading, cross sections, diagrams, and details as required.
• Collaborate with senior engineers/designers to develop and manage project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and planners to prepare designs from Concept Level to Issued for Bid design packages which include engineer’s estimates and construction specifications.
• Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, agency personnel, and governing entities.
• Coordinate technical activities and designs between various disciplines and departments.
• Prepare engineering feasibility studies which include analyzing designs, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data.
• Confirm adherence to construction specifications.
• Monitor project progress, inspect construction sites, and verify calculations and placements.

Benefits

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to improve communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
• Participation in transit or rail-related organizations
• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the baseball game that you need to attend.
• At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees