Rail Engineer - Mid Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Rail Engineer to join our Dallas office.  As part of the Rail Group, the Rail Engineer manages project tasks of rail transportation projects.

About Moffatt & Nichol:  

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 3rd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy. 

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Produces rail design project tasks including geometric design, civil and drainage design
• Collects field data, documenting and reporting field conditions and findings.
• Produces 2D concept plans and schematics and confidently communicates rail design options to the project team.  
• Produces 3D rail designs using Civil3D or OpenRail to verify project requirements are met and project is viable 
• Performs first round quality assurance/quality control of other team member’s work
• Performs mentorship of junior team members
• Assists with completion of field work.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering 
• EIT or FE 
  • PE; preferred
• 4-7 years of experience in rail/transit engineering 
• MicroStation / GEOPAK or AutoCAD / Civil 3D experience 
• Microsoft Office software experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record
• Experience with AREMA, Class 1 railroad, and/or commuter rail/transit agency design criteria and standards
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Preferred education and experience

• OpenRoad / OpenRail design software experience preferred
• Experience working with Class 1 railroads
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Working conditions:

This is a hybrid office worker position, with some offsite travel.

Physical requirements: 

Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally. 

Travel requirements

• Travel up to 20% of the time; some travel may require overnight stays 

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment.  Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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