Transit & Rail Project Engineer

Job Description

HNTB Minneapolis office seeks experienced transit & rail engineering professional to join our growing team of employee‑owners.

This role involves production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned projects. The engineer consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design, and delivery, applying engineering techniques and design criteria to projects of varying size and complexity. The position supports concept and detailed design, collaborates with clients, mentors junior staff, and ensures project schedules and budgets are met.

• Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline‑specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi‑discipline projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience delivering preliminary and final engineering plans and specifications for LRT, BRT, or passenger rail projects.
• Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
• Coordinates work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
• Prepares high quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.

• Experience with local clients including Metro Transit and MnDOT.
• 8 years relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

HNTB Total Rewards program.

Minneapolis, MN.

Pay range:
Minnesota $ - $;
Nationwide $95,991.51 - $.

HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. HNTB is a federal contractor subject to Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act;

it complies with affirmative action requirements and provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities.