Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc

Track Engineer

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc$100K — $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of transit & rail engineering experience
  • BS in Civil Engineering; MS preferred (can substitute master's for 2 years of experience)
  • PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Strong technical design skills with AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation (OpenRail or OpenRoads preferred)
  • Experienced in preparing technical documents and cost estimates

Responsibilities

  • Produce and deliver transit & rail projects from concept through design and construction phases
  • Perform civil design on various rail projects, including track structure and drainage
  • Manage technical specifications and construction contract documents
  • Assist in developing construction cost estimates
  • Prepare written technical documents and reports
  • Participate in industry organizations such as ACEC, AREMA, and APTA

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunity to work on complex transit & rail projects
  • Contribution to a dynamic and growing engineering team
  • Engagement in professional industry organizations
Full Job Description
Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Track Design Engineer - Transit & Rail | Hybrid | Boston, MA

VHB is seeking a Track Engineer/Designer to join our dynamic and growing Transit & Rail Engineering team. This position provides an opportunity to work on complex transit & rail transportation infrastructure projects and play an important role in expanding and shaping the group.

Responsibilities
  • Producing and delivering transit & rail projects from concept through design and into construction phase services
  • Perform civil design on a variety of rail projects including track structure and drainage, alignment geometry, grade crossings, stations, and layover facilities.
  • Managing the development of technical specifications and construction contract documents.
  • Assist in the development of construction cost estimates.
  • Prepare written technical documents including design narratives, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports
  • Participation in industry organizations such as ACEC, AREMA, APTA, and others.

Skills and Attributes
  • Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in transit and rail engineering
  • Skilled in technical design; experience with AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation (preferably OpenRail or OpenRoads)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and delegate tasks to junior staff
  • Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented

Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of transit & rail engineering experience
  • BS in Civil Engineering /MS preferred ( an engineering Masters degree can be substituted for 2 years of experience)
  • PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston, MA is $100,000-120,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

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About Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) is a multidisciplinary engineering firm headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1979 and provides a wide range of services, including transportation planning and design, environmental planning and permitting, land development, and surveying. VHB has completed projects in a variety of industries, including transportation, real estate, and energy. The company is known for its expertise in sustainable design and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. VHB is a privately held company and has offices throughout the United States.
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