GFT is seeking a Freight Rail Track Engineer to join our Transportation Team in any of the following GFT locations: Kansas City, MO or Omaha, NE! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of these office locations.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
This role will support our Midwest Area on a variety of design and planning projects with an emphasis on Rail design. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to understand the application of engineering fundamentals on transportation engineering design projects for a variety of clients, particularly states, municipalities, and railroads. This position is with our Midwest Design Team.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Lead track and rail infrastructure design for freight railroads, intermodal facilities, and industrial rail projects.
- Develop plan and profile designs using MicroStation/OpenRail for new track alignments, industry track loops, yard expansions, and rehabilitation projects.
- Prepare horizontal and vertical alignment designs, turnout and crossover layouts, drainage considerations, and grading plans.
- Coordinate with Class I railroads (BNSF, UP, CN, CSX, KCS, etc.), public agencies, and private clients to meet project specifications.
- Perform site investigations, track geometry calculations, and constructability assessments.
- Work alongside civil, structural, and signal teams to integrate rail projects into broader transportation networks.
- Support permitting and compliance with AREMA standards and railroad engineering guidelines.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct quality control (QC) reviews, and help develop best practices for rail design.
What you will bring to our firm:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 4 years' professional experience in rail design (freight, passenger, or intermodal projects preferred).
- Licensed Professional Engineer, or able to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
- Proficiency in MicroStation and/or OpenRail.
- Understanding of AREMA standards, Class I railroad design guidelines, and industry best practices.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with public agencies, railroads, and private developers.
- Prior leadership experience or readiness to take on a lead design role.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $115,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Location: Kansas City, MO; Omaha, NECore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time
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