Staff Engineer - Rail & Transit
RINA•Washington, DC
•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Staff Engineer will support the design and development of innovative railway engineering solutions through collaborative teamwork, technical excellence, and continuous professional growth, while contributing to high-quality project deliverables under the guidance of licensed engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution, railway focus preferred
- Entry-level design or relevant internship experience.
- Strong technical written and verbal communications skills
- Familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to maintain effective communication with project team members, other engineering disciplines, and clients.
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date preferred.
- Continuous professional developmental opportunities and training are encouraged to become a Professional Engineer.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the completion of railway and civil design engineering calculations for track alignment, track profiles, rail facility infrastructure and rail operations under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
- Utilize, primarily, Bentley software products (MicroStation) to develop engineering drawings.
- Provide support in the preparation of material quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and bidding documents.
- Assist in the compilation of project contract documents, including technical specifications, design calculation, material quantities, and estimate of cost.
- Assist in the development and evaluation of railway feasibility/concept studies.
- Review of as-built drawings to assist in understanding actual conditions prior to beginning design or feasibility study.
- Prepare railroad track inspection reports.
- Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.
- Complete project responsibilities per the directed scope, budget, and schedule and in accordance with QA/QC procedures.
- Perform other duties associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Transit
- Parking
- Basic Life
- Basic AD&D
- Voluntary Life
- Voluntary AD&D
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident
- Voluntary Critical Illness
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- paid time off
- company holidays
- tuition reimbursement
- nursery grant
- travel resource services
- 401K plan with company discretionary match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
