Track Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Railroad Design Engineer

Job Summary

The Railroad Design Engineer is responsible for creating railroad track designs (mainline, sidings, and yard designs or reconfigurations), developing project plan sets, , and reviewing railroad track designs for quality prepared by other consultants and third parties. The role supports various railroads and their respective internal structures as well as external customers seeking to secure service from a railroad. In addition to design responsibilities, the Railroad Design Engineer will also participate in railroad inspections and construction management.

Responsibilities and Capabilities

A proactive, hands-on role in creating railroad track designs using Computer-Aided Design Software (AutoCAD, Microstation, OpenRail, etc.)

Develop railroad track designs through the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases

Development of ballasted and non-ballasted track structures, track alignments, track sections and profiles, and respective grading and drainage

Assessments of horizontal and vertical clearances for railroad infrastructure and rail vehicles

Coordinating with other respective disciplines to ensure all necessary data and inputs are included in project designs

Preparation of project deliverables documents and plans

Preparation of the project design calculations, technical reports, and assist in the development of the design analysis

Perform calculation(s) of quantities, preparation of cost estimates, project specifications, and construction bid / tender documents

Provide technical direction to junior staff (designers / engineers / drafters) and participate in oversight of work undertaken by them

Work with project team / provide input on the development of design schedule and budgets

Use Google Maps and other programs to review existing track layouts in order to resolve options available for track additions, modifications, and expansions

Developing new or altering existing drawings, plans, standard plans, and schematics as needed in AutoCAD, Microstation, OpenRail, or other drafting software(s)

Conduct site inspections to collect field data for respective projects

Conduct periodic track inspection for respective projects or client needs

Assist in developing track designs or reconfigurations

Review and comment on track designs provided by internal and external customers

Develop track design alternatives (i.e.shoo-fly or temporary track phasing) to accommodate temporary track alignments, track outages, and other emergent conditions

Review proposed design changes, shop drawings, and respond to project questions

Assist in the development of proposals and other business initiatives

Interact with clients and transportation agencies regularly or as needed

Ability to manage multiple tasks at once

Strong work ethic and ability to self-motivate

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Willingness to travel for project or clients needs (approx. 25% travel)

Ability to work a non-standard work week when necessary

Strong desire to learn and progress career within the rail industry

Various tasks as assigned by manager

Experience

Experience with railroad track engineering and complex, multi-discipline railroad projects

Experience with railroad / transportation / roadway design projects, civil site development, and / or permitting

Minimum 4 years experience in engineering consulting preferred

Experience with railroad construction and trackwork preferred

Experience with surveying and utilizing site surveys to develop track designs

Experience with and proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Microstation, OpenRail, and / or OpenBridge software suites.Familiarity with drafting softwares is required.

Demonstrated experience delivering project deliverables within a schedule

Experience with the design of railroad track infrastructure, including track alignments, turnout design, yard track design, and proper drainage requirements

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Proficient with various railroad specifications and standards and their applications

Proficient with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards and their application

Education / Certification / Designation

Bachelors Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering from a recognized and accredited college or university

FRA Track Inspector qualification a plus

Location : Anywhere within the Southeast