Moffatt & Nichol is seeking Senior Rail Engineer to lead our growing list of rail projects and pursuits. Qualified candidates must have experience that includes planning, design, and preparation of construction drawings and contract documents for all types of rail projects from planning through construction. They will have served as a project engineer, task lead, project manager on rail projects with key public and private clients, including state DOT’s, class 1, 2, and 3 railroads, passenger and commuter rail agencies, seaports, logistic parks, private and public economic development entities, etc. Rail projects include commuter, intercity, freight, intermodal, light and heavy rail, as well as passenger stations, maintenance support facilities, rail yards, inland ports, mainline or line-of-road work, at-grade crossings, and grade separations. We are looking for an individual with strong written and verbal communication skills, a proven ability to lead projects and teams. This individual must be energetic, self-directed, and success focused.
Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities serving the goods movement industries. The firm was named the 2023 Southeast Design Firm of the Year by Engineering News Record and is currently ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 for Transportation.
Duties And Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Lead the development of technical and commercial approaches for key strategic pursuits and work closely with the marketing team to develop winning proposals
Build on long term client relationships and build new client connections, especially within the goods movement industries
Develop project scopes, fees, and schedules for rail design contracts from planning to final PS&E and design support during construction
Monitor project scope, fee, and progress for the successful completion of projects
Manage project risks with a solution-based mindset to add value to M&N’s clients
Recruit and develop junior and mid-level employees to serve client needs
Active participation / representation of Moffatt & Nichol in the rail and goods movement industries
Develop final PS&E documents per client and applicable standards to obtain approvals
Perform, lead, and evaluate designs for rail, transit and/or general civil projects including, but not limited to, track, grade crossing, quiet zone, safety improvements, railroad grading and drainage, 3D modeling of rail corridors, wet/dry utilities, and permit processing
Perform, lead, and evaluate rail design for freight, commuter, or intermodal projects
Coordinates effectively with various disciplines such as environmental, geotechnical, structures, site/civil, permitting, surveyors, right of way, traffic, roadway, etc
Leads workshops and large teams during internal and external review sessions
Coordinates with subcontractors during project execution
Assists with the identification of required engineering resource requirements, internal & external
Oversight of engineering deliverables and requirements
Manages input from external engineering partners assigned during the entire project delivery phase and oversees the management of external engineering consultants during the implementation phase
Performs various tasks in MicroStation, Inrail, OpenRail, AutoCAD, and Civil3D
Other Duties
Please note this job posting 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; required
7-10 of experience in rail engineering industry; required
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure; required
Experience leading plan preparation for large and small rail projects; required
Experience in Rail and other transportation infrastructure; required
Experience in terminal design, rail safety, rail crossings, signal timing; desired
Software experience required in:
Microstation
Inrail
OpenRail
AutoCAD
Civil3D
Microsoft projects; preferred
P6 Scheduling; preferred
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
Availability and willingness to travel
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
Working Conditions
Works indoors and onsite/outdoors with some travel across the United States. Frequently sits, stands and walks as well as writes and uses a computer keyboard. May be exposed to weather conditions including rain, and very hot and very cold.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary for long periods of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Civil Engineering
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