Railway Engineer

Your Opportunity

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. You will have 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 our Transit and Rail team is a unique opportunity to collaborate with passionate professionals who are committed to strengthening communities through innovative and meaningful engineering and planning.

• 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.

• Ability to perform field activities safely.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Professional Engineer (PE) license required and ability to be licensed in other states as needed.
• Demonstrated experience in Micro Station V8i, InRoads, and Open Rail.
• Thorough knowledge of AREMA, Class I Railroad, and agency design standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in railway engineering and design.

• 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 offer a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.

Pay Range: Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $ - $ annually;
Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - $ - $ annually.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Some roles are bonus eligible. Part-time roles are pro-rated based on weekly hours.

Benefits

Summary:

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans; a wellness program; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; 401(k); employee stock purchase program; life and AD&D insurance; short-term/long-term disability; emergency travel benefits; tuition reimbursement; professional membership fee coverage; and paid family leave. Ten paid holidays per year. Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year.

Paid sick leave as allowed by state/local law. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k), employee stock purchase…