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Trilon Group

Project Engineer (Rail Project Engineer)

$100K - $140K/yr

Project Engineer (Rail Project Engineer) Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time ... The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of railroad design, grading, rail layout, rail ...

Arcadis

Railroad Project Manager

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy ... Arcadis is seeking a Railroad Project Manager to join our team within the North America mobility ...

Arcadis

Railroad Project Manager

Omaha, NE

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy ... Arcadis is seeking a Railroad Project Manager to join our team within the North America mobility ...

Arcadis

Railroad Project Manager

Chicago, IL

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy ... Arcadis is seeking a Railroad Project Manager to join our team within the North America mobility ...

Trilon

Project Engineer (Rail Project Engineer)

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of railroad design, grading, rail layout, rail ... projects. * Professional Engineer (PE) license required * Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Arcadis

Railroad Project Manager

Chattanooga, TN

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy ... Arcadis is seeking a Railroad Project Manager to join our team within the North America mobility ...

Arcadis

Railroad Project Manager

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy ... Arcadis is seeking a Railroad Project Manager to join our team within the North America mobility ...

Arcadis

Railroad Project Manager

Jacksonville, FL

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy ... Arcadis is seeking a Railroad Project Manager to join our team within the North America mobility ...

HDR

Railroad Project Manager

Omaha, NE · On-site

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental ... In the role of Railroad Project Manager, we'll count on you to: * Serve as Project Manager or lead ...

Poutrix

Railroad Project Manager

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$126K - $161K/yr

Arcadis is seeking a Railroad Project Manager to join our team within the North America mobility ... engineering solutions * PE License Key Attributes * Experience using industry-standard computer ...

HDR

Railroad Project Manager

Omaha, NE · On-site

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental ... In the role of Railroad Project Manager, we'll count on you to: * Serve as Project Manager or lead ...

NCDOT

$63K - $111K/yr

... railroad lines in the State; assists in the procurement and administration of grants and studies ... project communication. Employees may perform all of the work of lower level engineers, but this ...

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Project Engineer (Rail Project Engineer)

Remote

Trilon Group
Civil Engineering Construction • 201 - 500 employees
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$100K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Project Engineer (Rail Project Engineer)
Department: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Remote- USA
Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000 / year
Description
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Rail Project Engineer to design and lead rail projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of railroad design, grading, rail layout, rail corridors, federal and state regulations, and a strong competency in CAD. This role will involve strengthening client relationships, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead design efforts for and support Project Managers manage an array of small to large rail projects simultaneously.
  • Assist the Project Manager assign and train junior staff to work proficiently in CAD to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
  • Attend client meetings and support the strengthening of client relationships by contributing to meetings and delivering projects successfully.
  • Coordinate with governing agencies across multiple states to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Implement quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures throughout project development.
  • Work closely with Project Managers to gain deeper understanding of business practices and grow into Project management.
  • Travel occasionally to rail project sites, in person client meeting, and industry conferences.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in rail, transit or site development projects.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Commitment to actively contributing to a dynamic and employee-owned culture.

Benefits
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
  • Professional development opportunities including in-house training
  • Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
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