Engineer III

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Chicago, IL 60606
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $78,000.00 - $
• Salary Travel Percentage:
  Up to 30%
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category:
  Engineering

Rail Pros is the premier provider of engineering and diversified safety services to America's rail and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are committed to solving our customers' challenges and earning their trust through teamwork, continuous improvement, and service excellence. As a people first organization, we prioritize the safety, well being, and growth of our employees, fostering a culture of caring and support.

We believe that when our people thrive, our company thrives.

The Railroad Structural Engineer develops extensive knowledge and skills in the design and analysis of Railroad Structures including but not limited to railroad bridges, retaining walls, and shoring. This role involves evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks or sequences of tasks for conventional projects with minimal complexity. The position requires using judgment to adapt methods for non-routine aspects of assignments and working on small projects or portions of larger projects.

• Perform moderate design tasks or lead review tasks
• Prepare portions of project documents or provide markups for reviewed documents
• Edit or review specifications
• Conduct research and investigations
• Work independently on tasks and use discretion to address concerns before contacting the client
• Other duties as assigned or required to meet business needs

• Experience designing per the AREMA manual for Railway Engineering
• Proficiency with electronic communication, including email and text, and standard office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Mathcad proficiency a plus
• Basic oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with other staff members
• Spanish language a plus

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program.

3+ years of prior experience required.

• Experience producing drawings with CAD software

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

• Comprehensive Health Insurance:
  Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional Coverage Plans:
  Accident plan, critical illness plan, and hospital indemnity with employee to family coverage
• Legal Shield, d, Pet Insurance:
  Added protection for you... and your pets
• Life & Disability Insurance:
  Employer provided coverage with additional voluntary options available
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer match includes pre and post deduction options
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  With carryover each year
• Paid Holidays:
  For full time employees
• Wellness Programs:
  Access to wellness initiatives and resources
• Discount Programs:
  Exclusive discounts on products and services
• Company Merchandise Allowance:
  Company funded allowance for our online store
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA):
  With employer match
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA):
  Employer funded
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
  For dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP):
  Support for personal and professional challenges
• Professional Development:
  Opportunities for training and career growth
• Balanced Work Environment: A culture that respects boundaries so employees can recharge and bring their best selves to work
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Support for continued education or professional development
• Professional & Career Growth:
  Through mentorship, continuous training, career path partnerships, goal setting, and succession planning
• Culture & Recognition:
  Employee spotlights, annual Service Excellence Awards, alignment committee, philanthropy opportunities, company events, monthly new hire calls, monthly newsletters, feedback surveys, and quarterly town halls

Rail Pros provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations unless doing so would impose undue hardship. For accommodation requests, contact