Senior Track Engineer
About The Position
Egis is hiring a Senior Track Engineer for its Chicago, Illinois office. The role leads railroad track design and engineering for rail improvement, expansion, and rehabilitation projects, including alignments, turnouts, track components, yards and sidings, and at-grade crossings. It also involves preparing and reviewing engineering and bid deliverables; analyzing track geometry; coordinating with multidisciplinary teams; supporting construction; ensuring compliance with applicable standards and requirements; and managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables. The engineer will mentor junior staff and participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development activities. Travel to project sites in Illinois and neighboring states is required as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 8+ years of railroad or track engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain licensure in Illinois.
- Strong knowledge of AREMA standards, railroad design practices, track alignment and geometry, rail construction methods, and track maintenance principles.
- Experience using engineering software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRail Designer, and GIS and survey tools.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Ability to travel to project sites throughout Illinois and neighboring states as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Metra experience.
- Experience with Class I railroads, commuter rail, or transit agencies.
- Design-build project experience.
- PMP certification or project management experience.
- Familiarity with rail yard design and drainage systems.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary transportation projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and engineering of railroad track systems, including horizontal and vertical alignments, turnouts and crossovers, rail, ties, ballast and subgrade systems, yard and siding layouts, and at-grade crossings.
- Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, engineering calculations, cost estimates, bid documents, and design reports.
- Perform track geometry analysis and develop rehabilitation or maintenance recommendations.
- Coordinate with civil, structural, drainage, signal, and transportation engineering teams.
- Provide technical oversight for rail improvement, expansion, and rehabilitation projects.
- Support construction through shop drawing reviews, RFIs and submittals, site inspections, and field engineering.
- Ensure compliance with FRA regulations, AREMA standards, state DOT requirements, and client design standards.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development activities.
- Travel to project sites throughout Illinois and neighboring states as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow.
- Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Paid family leave.
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
- Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- The position may be eligible for incentive compensation, where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
