The Civil Engineer will design, plan, and oversee the construction of new infrastructure and alterations of existing infrastructure.

Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Consults with and provides guidance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, modifications, and repairs.
• Uses design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs; plans and designs other necessary and related systems and structures.
• Utilizes geotechnical data to design infrastructure for railroad and vehicular use.
• Sets design specifications by computing load and grade requirements, material stress factors, water flow rates, and similar parameters.
• Plans projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, 3D point clouds, and other geologic and topographical data.
• Prepares engineering deliverables incorporating all aspects of civil engineering design, including grading, drainage, transportation infrastructure, and aboveground and underground utilities.
• Drafts and presents reports on topics related to projects such as environmental impact statements and right-of-way descriptions.
• Estimates materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs.
• Collaborates with other engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure projects progress properly.
• Collaborates with surveyors (or directs and participates in surveying) to establish installations or reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction.
• Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 years of related experience is preferred.
• Licensure as professional engineer (PE) required.
• Thorough understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design and analysis software.
• Demonstrable success in the design of rail terminal infrastructure, including turnouts, lead tracks, loop and ladder tracks, grade crossings, etc.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.
• PE or the ability to obtain license within 1 year required. Preference given to a current PE. Multiple state licensure encouraged.