Job DescriptionAs a Railway Engineer, you will support the planning and design of a wide rangeof projects serving transit, industrial, freight, and passenger/commuter rail clients. You will have the opportunity to grow your career with the support and mentorship of Stantec's experienced Transit and Rail team, while contributing to high-impact, transformational projects. Joining our Transit and Rail team is a unique opportunity to collaborate with passionate professionals who are committed to strengthening communities through innovative and meaningful engineering and planning.
Your Key Responsibilities- Perform broad, varied, and diverse engineering design tasks under general supervision of the design lead or project manager, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies.
- Engage in the development of design through sketches, schematics, 3D models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
- Prepare and revise engineering design package documentation including site plans, utilities, plans/profiles, grading, cross sections, diagrams, and details as required.
- Collaborate with senior engineers/designers to develop and manage project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
- Work within multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and planners to prepare designs from Concept Level to Issued for Bid design packages which include engineer's estimates and construction specifications.
- Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, agency personnel, and governing entities.
- Coordinate technical activities and designs between various disciplines and departments.
- Prepare engineering feasibility studies which include analyzing designs, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data.
- Confirm adherence to construction specifications. Monitor project progress, inspect construction sites, and verify calculations and placements.
QualificationsYour Capabilities and Credentials
- Ability to perform field activities safely.
- Licensure/Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) license required and ability to be licensed in other states as needed.
- Demonstrated experience in MicroStation V8i, InRoads, and OpenRail.
- Thorough knowledge of AREMA, Class I Railroad, and agency design standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Education and Experience- Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in railway engineering and design.
Why Choose Stantec?- Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
- Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to improve communities through exciting and unique projects.
- Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
- Participation in transit or rail-related organizations
- We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the baseball game that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.
Are you interested in this role but don't meet every single requirement? At Stantec we create opportunities by inviting, embracing, and celebrating differences. So even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
