Civil Railway Engineer - Entry Level (EIT

Civil Railway Engineer - Entry Level (EIT)

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a candidate to fill a full‑time Civil/Railway position.

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

At the core of our Transportation practice is the desire to be good stewards of the public’s resources while incorporating improvements into the surrounding environment. As engineering professionals, we plan, design and permit railway projects and observe construction efforts across the U.S. and abroad. Your work at Hanson will balance the societal benefits of the built‑environment with nature.

• Kansas City
• Chicago
• St Louis
• Springfield, IL
• Peoria
• Corpus Christi
• Houston
• Sarasota
• Indy
• Mc Henry
• Bellevue

This position will be primarily responsible for design of railroad track and yard projects and related construction observation efforts. The role requires the ability to work on a variety of projects, take direction from multiple supervisors, and coordinate with other staff.

• Construction Observer
  • Coordinate and communicate field construction activities with contractor and designers
  • Coordinate and observe onsite materials testing
• Designer/Engineer
  • Lead or assist with field investigations, analysis, calculations, and preparation of civil plans, specifications, and estimates on rail related projects.

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

• CAD experience and/or willingness to learn Micro Station
• Experience designing with Micro Station Connect / Open Roads is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to develop and present concepts
• Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases
• Strong oral communication and technical writing skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self‑initiative to meet client deadlines

• 0‑3 years of experience:
  Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field is required; FE/Engineer in Training Certification.
• 3‑6 years’ experience:
  Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with appropriate coursework in the civil/transportation discipline. P.E. License, or ability to be licensed within 1 year of employment is required. Experience performing transportation‑related design or providing rail construction observation or construction management a plus. Master’s degree in civil engineering a plus.
• 6+ years of experience:
  Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with appropriate coursework in the civil/transportation discipline. P.E. License, or ability to be licensed within 6 months is required. A minimum of 2 years’ experience performing railroad design using AREMA/freight rail design standards or providing rail construction observation or construction management preferred. Master’s degree in civil engineering a plus.

Pay Range: $74,000 – $110,000 per year, depending on level of experience.

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well‑being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work‑life balance programs

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill‑building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award‑winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.