Rail Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Railroad / Railway
Rail Engineer
Wilson & Company is seeking a Rail Engineer with experience in freight rail, rail track, terminal/intermodal, and related civil infrastructure design. This role will support rail projects from planning and feasibility through final design and construction, working closely with project managers, technical staff, clients, and field personnel to deliver practical, high-quality rail solutions.
Roles and Responsibilities- Prepare detailed rail engineering designs for freight rail, industrial track, terminal, intermodal, yard, and related transportation infrastructure projects.
- Support project delivery from site feasibility and concept development through final design, construction support, commissioning, and closeout.
- Develop and review track plans, profiles, alignments, grading, drainage, layouts, quantities, specifications, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
- Use rail and civil design software such as Micro Station, Open Rail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Open Roads Designer, and related CADD platforms.
- Coordinate with project managers, clients, railroads, contractors, subconsultants, field teams, and other disciplines to meet project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and compliance requirements.
- Participate in field reviews, site visits, construction coordination, and temporary field assignments as needed.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable railroad, industry, regulatory, safety, and client-specific standards and best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline, Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months;
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred for senior-level candidates. - 3+ years of rail, transportation, civil, track, terminal, intermodal, or railroad-related design experience preferred; additional experience may be considered for senior-level roles.
- Proficiency with CADD and design software such as Micro Station, Open Rail Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Open Roads Designer, or similar platforms.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with engineers, designers, technicians, project managers, subconsultants, clients, and field personnel.
- Strong communication, leadership, organization, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to support client relationships, proposal development, scope definition, quality control, and process improvement initiatives.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for site visits, client meetings, and project assignments as needed.
Work Environment and Travel:
This position is primarily office-based with opportunities to support field reviews, construction coordination, client meetings, and temporary project assignments. Travel may be required based on project needs.
Annual Salary range: $60,000 - $90,000
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