Railroad Track & Civil Review​/Design Engineer – Public Projects

Position: Railroad Track & Civil Review/ Design Engineer – Public Projects

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself

Railroad Track & Civil Review/ Design Engineer – Public Projects

Be part of our dynamic and growing Public Projects Civil/Track Design Review team within Benesch's thriving Railroad Services group. As a Railroad Track & Civil Review/ Design Engineer, you will acquire practical experience on a wide variety of projects while collaborating with experienced Project Managers, Engineers, and Technicians to deliver services for Class I, short line, and commuter rail projects. Your responsibilities will include participating in Public Project Plan reviews, design projects and performing site inspections which includes tasks such as;

developing or reviewing track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates; and conducting field inspections. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working on projects for freight and or commuter railroads and rail agencies, with experience using Micro Station InRoads and/or Open Rail designer.

Location

The position provides a Hybrid schedule and is open to candidates in the following locations:
Omaha, NE, Bellevue, NE Charlotte, NC, Milwaukee, WI, Chicago, IL or Naperville, IL, Denver, CO, Atlanta, GA, Kansas City, MO offices.

The Impact You Will Have

• Work on behalf of Railroad Clients to protect their ROW and operations and to assist in helping to deliver successful projects.
• Work on challenging projects where you will assist in progressing projects by providing constructive designs and review comments.
• Help meet project deadlines on schedule and within budget.
• Assist in the review of design plans and work closely with Project Managers and Design Engineers.
• Complete project design plans and work closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Perform field inspections and provide reports for the use of the client.

What We Are Looking For

• 2-5 years of Civil Engineering design or plan review experience for railroad projects and or have a degree in Civil or Railroad Engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel etc.).
• You have experience using Micro Station and Inroads and/or Open Rail designer.
• You have excellent organizational & communication skills to communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and public stakeholders.
• You enjoy building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• You enjoy problem-solving and learning new technical skills.
• You are willing to accept occasional out-of-town travel to meet project demands.

Colorado Pay Range

$31—$45 USD

Illinois Pay Range

$31—$45 USD

Benefits

Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees. Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits. We also include…