Senior Track Engineer

We are looking for a **Senior Track Engineer** in our Chicago, IL office. **The Impact You'll Make** (Job Responsibilities) - Lead the design and engineering of railroad track systems, including: - Horizontal and vertical alignments - Turnouts and crossovers - Rail, ties, ballast, and subgrade systems - Yard and siding layouts - At-grade crossings - Prepare and review: - Construction drawings - Technical specifications - Engineering calculations - Cost estimates - Bid documents and design reports - Perform track geometry analysis and develop rehabilitation or maintenance recommendations. - Coordinate with civil, structural, drainage, signal, and transportation engineering teams. - Provide technical oversight for rail improvement, expansion, and rehabilitation projects. - Support construction activities through: - Shop drawing reviews - RFIs and submittals - Site inspections - Field engineering support - Ensure compliance with: - FRA regulations - AREMA standards - State DOT requirements - Client design standards - Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables. - Mentor junior engineers and technical staff. - Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development activities. **Qualifications** **The Expertise You'll Bring** (Qualifications) - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline. - 8+ years of railroad or track engineering experience. - Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain in Illinois. - Strong knowledge of: - AREMA standards - Railroad design practices - Track alignment and geometry - Rail construction methods - Track maintenance principles - Experience using engineering software such as: - AutoCAD Civil 3D - MicroStation - OpenRail Designer - GIS and survey tools - Strong project management and communication skills. - Ability to travel to project sites throughout Illinois and neighboring states as needed. Preferred Qualifications: - Metra experience preferred - Experience with Class I railroads, commuter rail, or transit agencies. - Design-build project experience. - PMP certification or project management experience. - Familiarity with rail yard design and drainage systems. - Experience leading multidisciplinary transportation projects. **Additional Information** **Compensation & Pay Transparency** At Egis, we believe transparency helps candidates make informed career decisions. As part of our commitment to an open and equitable hiring process, we've included the anticipated base salary range for this position below. **Anticipated Base Salary Range:****$150,000 - $200,000 annually.** We're committed to making competitive offers that recognize the unique experience, expertise, and value each candidate brings to our team. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive compensation, where applicable, as well as professional development opportunities, and other employee programs.