Senior Civil Design Engineer / Group Leader

David Evans and Associates Inc (DEA’s) Transit and Rail Group is actively seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer / Group Leader to join our Freight Rail Team. This position can sit in one of our rail offices (Dallas/ Fort Worth or College Station, TX). The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated leader and self-starter, bringing a wealth of experience and technical expertise to a range of multi-disciplinary rail projects. In this role, you will leverage your specialized skills to lead a team to perform design, transforming innovative concept designs into detailed construction drawings and comprehensive technical specifications.  This is an excellent opportunity for those eager to apply their technical expertise and contribute to the advancement of sustainable transportation solutions. Join us in making a positive impact on the future of transit and rail systems!

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Serve as a design lead and provide technical expertise on railroad or civil engineering/design projects, including design of utilities, grading, drainage, erosion control, roadway design, site development, terminal, track design and more. Oversee all aspects of project design and ensure compliance with client engineering standards, codes, and regulations ranging from feasibility analysis to final design, and through to construction phase activities (including procurement, bid support, and construction submittals)
• Construction Documentation Preparation: Prepare, review, and complete detailed construction documents, plans utilizing Bentley OpenRail Designer or Bentley MicroStation software, technical reports, specifications, and accurate cost estimates for various projects, confirming thoroughness and clarity.
• Project Management and Collaboration: Manage projects to ensure timely, budget-conscious, high-quality project deliverables that meet or exceed industry standards.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct technical reviews of design calculations, estimates, specifications, plans and work produced by other staff. Implement DEA’s quality assurance and quality control procedures, maintaining high standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Site Engagement: Lead and/or actively participate in project meetings and conduct site visits and field inspections as necessary to maintain project alignment with design specifications and client goals.
• Post-Design Support: Provide critical post-design construction support services, addressing contractor Requests for Information (RFIs), conducting submittal reviews, assisting in as-built preparation, and performing field observations to maintain design integrity during construction.
• Coordination: Collaborate effectively with project teams and stakeholders on all aspects of project execution, including project set-up, drafting, design, quality review, and project coordination and organization. Coordinate with other project disciplines including structural, architectural, geotechnical, surveying, and others. Proactively resolve project design issues, facilitate project coordination, and maintain positive relationships with clients and team members to promote a collaborative working environment.
• Business Development: leading or participating in marketing and contracting activities. Estimate, plan and allocate staff resources to align with project commitments and proposals for future work.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Manage, lead, and mentor junior engineers and project managers, fostering their professional growth and supporting them in delivering high-quality project contributions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
   

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil engineering design, with a focus on freight rail land development projects. Experience within the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel periodically for client visits, business development and project work.
• Experience with delivering projects for BNSF, UPRR, CPKC, NS and/or industry rail.
• Proven track record in winning and delivering projects and building transportation business.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and communication tools
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits. Strong technical writing abilities, and effectiveness in presenting to clients and the public.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians

Preferred Qualifications:

• Software Proficiency: Expertise in AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, and/or Open Roads for effective project execution.
• Preference given to Texas location or proximity to client(s)
• Proven record with building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Ability to serve DEA and our clients as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions.
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, and flexible 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
• Retirement: 401k plan.
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health.
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement.
•  Potential salary range: $120000 -160,000 depending on location and experience

Transit, Rail, and Engineering Jobs with DEA:

DEA provides our clients with proven experience in planning, design and engineering, surveying, and construction oversight for a wide range of projects. Our professionals have the technical expertise to develop successful projects for freight and passenger rail systems and other transportation projects. We work directly with Class I railroads, industrial clients, ports, and public agencies to assist with the ongoing and ever-increasing demand to move freight, people, and cargo safely and more efficiently. Our in-house civil engineers, structural engineers, transportation planners and engineers, environmental specialists, and surveyors work together to develop cost-effective and constructible design solutions for our clients.

Salary : $120,000 - $160,000