Track Design Engineer
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Track Design Engineer to join its Transportation Team in Kansas City, Missouri. This hybrid position requires regular attendance at the Kansas City office. The role involves civil engineering design and preparation of construction documents, including CAD design, specifications, and estimates, for rail and other infrastructure projects. Assignments and technical guidance are provided by Project Managers, with coordination involving clients, subcontractors, vendors, and personnel across GFT offices. The successful candidate will prepare rail construction documents and track designs, contribute to cost estimates, coordinate with other engineering disciplines, and support permitting and compliance with applicable railway standards. GFT describes its work as focused on resilient, sustainable transportation infrastructure and offers flexible work schedules and environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam.
- At least 2 years of professional civil engineering rail design experience.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and MicroStation or OpenRail Designer.
- Competence in reading plans and shop drawings and evaluating contractor compliance with construction plans and specifications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work with public agencies, railroads, and private developers.
- Team-oriented, well organized, and able to manage time effectively.
- Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
Responsibilities
- Prepare construction documents using MicroStation/OpenRail.
- Develop horizontal and vertical designs using MicroStation/OpenRail for new track alignments, industry track loops, yard expansions, and rehabilitation projects, including drainage considerations and grading plans.
- Assist with probable construction cost estimates and other cost-estimating tasks.
- Work with civil, structural, and signal teams to integrate rail projects into broader transportation networks.
- Support permitting and compliance with AREMA standards and railroad engineering guidelines.
- Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and personnel across GFT offices.
Benefits
- Hybrid in-person and remote work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Paid-time-off accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
- Flexible work schedules and environments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
