Transportation/Railroad Engineer

FL232-2752891 · Chicago, Illinois · Patrick Novick

Job Description

Transportation/Railroad Engineer (Confidential Client – Do Not Post or Distribute Without Permission) Location: Greater Chicago Area, Illinois Compensation: $85,000 – $130,000 annually A growing engineering consulting organization is seeking a Transportation / Rail Engineer with experience in rail and transportation infrastructure design. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of rail and transit projects while working in a collaborative engineering environment focused on professional growth and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Support the design and development of transportation and rail infrastructure projects. Participate in field visits and data collection activities to assist with project planning and design. Contribute to track design and related components for transit and railroad projects. Assist in coordinating engineering tasks across project phases including planning, design, construction support, and maintenance. Help prepare technical documentation including design reports, calculations, alternatives analysis, and cost estimates. Support the preparation of project deliverables such as engineering plans, specifications, permits, and reports. Ensure assigned tasks are completed on schedule and within project budgets. Communicate effectively with internal team members, project stakeholders, and external partners. Participate in project meetings and represent the engineering team in a professional manner. Provide guidance and support to junior engineers when appropriate to encourage technical development. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Approximately 5–14 years of experience in transportation or rail-related engineering projects. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team environment. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and commitment to quality. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Experience Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois or the ability to obtain it. Familiarity with engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS tools, or Bluebeam. Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Participation in professional transportation or rail engineering organizations is considered a plus. Additional Information This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful transportation and rail infrastructure projects while collaborating with experienced engineers in a supportive professional environment. Work Authorization:Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Confidential Search Notice:This opportunity is being presented as a confidential search. Please do not repost, publish, or distribute this description without explicit authorization. Core Role Tags Transportation EngineerRailroad EngineerRail Design EngineerTransit EngineerRail Infrastructure EngineerTrack Design EngineerTransportation Project EngineerRail Systems EngineerRailway Design EngineerTransit Infrastructure Engineer Technical Discipline Tags Railroad DesignTrack AlignmentTransportation EngineeringRail InfrastructureTransit SystemsTrack GeometryRailway EngineeringRail Corridor DesignTransportation PlanningRail Construction SupportTransit Infrastructure Design Standards / Technical Knowledge AREMA StandardsRailway Engineering StandardsTransit Design GuidelinesRail Track Design StandardsState DOT Transportation DesignRail Infrastructure GuidelinesRailway Alignment DesignTransportation Design Standards Client / Market Tags Transit AgenciesPublic Transportation AuthoritiesRailroad OperatorsState DOT Transportation ProjectsMunicipal Infrastructure ProjectsTransportation Infrastructure ProgramsPublic Infrastructure DevelopmentRail Corridor Projects Leadership / Project Delivery Tags Project CoordinationEngineering Project DeliveryDesign Team CollaborationClient CoordinationTechnical DocumentationEngineering AnalysisProject PlanningInfrastructure Project Support Credentials Tags Civil EngineerTransportation EngineerRailroad EngineerPE License (Preferred)Professional Engineer (Preferred)Civil Engineering Degree ATS Boolean Keyword Cluster (optional but powerful) Recruiters often paste this in keyword fields: Rail OR Railroad OR Railway OR Transit OR "Transportation Engineer" OR "Rail Design" OR "Rail Infrastructure" OR "Track Design" OR "Railway Engineering" OR AREMA OR "Transit Systems" OR "Rail Projects"