Stantec

Railway Engineer

Stantec$100K — $155K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in railway engineering and design.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required with ability to be licensed in other states.
  • Experience with MicroStation V8i, InRoads, and OpenRail software.
  • Thorough knowledge of AREMA and Class I Railroad design standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering design tasks under supervision, including drawings and reports.
  • Develop design using sketches, models, and diagrams.
  • Prepare engineering design package documentation such as plans and profiles.
  • Collaborate with senior staff to manage project scope and budget.
  • Work within teams to prepare designs from concept to bid packages.
  • Attend meetings with clients and regulatory personnel.
  • Coordinate technical activities across disciplines.
  • Conduct engineering feasibility studies and monitor construction adherence.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid family leave and ten paid holidays per year.
  • Accrual of 10 to 20 vacation days and sick leave.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

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.

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.

Pay Range:
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$107,300.00 - $155,500.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago
Other Locations: United States | NC | Raleigh
Organization: BC-2026 Transpt-US Southeast Infrastructure
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 21/04/2026 04:04:37
Req ID: 1005456

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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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