Stantec

Railway Engineer

Stantec$70K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required with capability to obtain licenses in other states.
  • 5+ years of railway engineering and design experience.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation V8i, InRoads, and OpenRail software.
  • Thorough understanding of AREMA guidelines and Class I Railroad design standards.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diverse engineering design tasks under supervision.
  • Engage in design development using various visual formats.
  • Prepare and revise detailed engineering documentation.
  • Collaborate to manage project scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Work in multi-disciplinary teams to create design packages.
  • Participate in client and stakeholder meetings to convey project status and gather feedback.
  • Coordinate designs across various engineering disciplines.

Benefits

  • Career development resources for skills enhancement and career growth.
  • Collaborative work environment focusing on community improvement.
  • Opportunities to join committees and engage in community volunteering.
  • Participation in transit or rail-focused organizations.
  • Flexible work schedule to accommodate personal commitments.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As 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.


Qualifications

Your 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.

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
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