Civil/Track Project Engineer

Benesch

$80K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
  • 5 years of relevant industry experience, particularly in rail and transit projects.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1 year.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley InRoads/OpenRoads/OpenRail is essential.
  • Experience with both track and civil corridor components.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a track design engineer for projects of various scales.
  • Support track and civil discipline leads in major infrastructure projects.
  • Conduct quantity take-offs for all track corridor components.
  • Participate in the development of technical specifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional design teams to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Provide valuable support to Project Managers.

Benefits

  • Strong emphasis on career growth with leadership development and training.
  • Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
  • Flexible work schedules to support personal life.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
  • Mentorship and hands-on experience to make an impact from day one.
Full Job Description
Civil/Track - Project Engineer

We are seeking to hire a licensed Project Engineer in our Civil/Track Design department, part of our thriving Railroad Services group. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with seasoned Project Managers, Engineers, and Technicians, and contribute to projects for Class I, short line, and commuter rail clients.

As a Track Engineer at Benesch, you will play a pivotal role in designing and engineering various rail and transit systems, including light rail (LRT), heavy rail (HRT), and commuter, freight. You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment, closely coordinating with design teams to deliver innovative solutions for our clients.

Location

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with the flexibility to work from the following offices that host a Railroad-Track team and focus on Railroad-Track business development: Omaha, NE; Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Naperville, IL; Charlotte, NC; and Raleigh, NC.
The Impact You Will Have
  • Serve as a track design engineer on projects of various scales.
  • Provide essential support to track and civil discipline leads in major infrastructure projects.
  • Conduct quantity take-offs for all track corridor components, encompassing both track and civil elements.
  • Participate in the development of technical specifications.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional design teams.
  • Offer valuable support to Project Managers (PM)
What We Are Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) plus 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • 5 years of industry experience working on rail and transit projects.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain it within 1 year.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley InRoads/OpenRoads/OpenRail.
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley InRoads/OpenRoads/OpenRail.
  • Experience working on Railroad projects

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Why Benesch

It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.
  • Career growth that's real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
  • Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
  • Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
  • Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
  • Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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