Sr Roadway Engineer

Metra's salary ranges have changed since this posting was created.

The new mid-point salary for this position is $108,358.00. The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

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Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

Engineering is responsible for building and maintaining the majority of Metra's fixed assets, such as buildings, stations, bridges, track, electrical, telecommunications and signal systems. The Engineering Department also monitors the condition of and assists in building and maintaining the fixed assets on the freight lines where Metra trains operate. The Engineering Department is divided into two major groups: Capital Projects, and Communications and Maintenance.

Reporting directly to the Chief Engineering Officer, the Sr Roadway Engineer is the lead engineer and subject matter expert responsible for ensuring that all track designs, purchases, leases, easements, and requests for construction on railroad right-of-way conform to applicable railroad and Metra standards and guidelines.

The primary duties include conducting field surveys to determine maintenance and repair work needed on tracks; designing or assessing designs drafted by consultants for appropriateness, feasibility, and compliance with engineering principles, Metra, and federal quality and safety standards; and makes changes as needed.

Serves as subject-matter-expert advising departments, consultants, contractors, and public officials on railroad engineering, construction, and maintenance practices.

Functions as the documentation librarian creating, updating, and maintaining engineering documents; and providing official documents, right-of-way surveys, track charts, and maps to various Metra departments.

Develops standard operating procedures for track design and layout, yard facilities, routes, and connections.

Functions as liaison to foreign railroads issues involving design, repair, and maintenance of tracks, crossings, bridges, retaining walls, drainage, etc. within Metra's on right-of-way; recommend solutions; and oversee compliance.

Works under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline OR in lieu of the specified degree, any combination of education and experience may be substituted for the required degree that equals four years conducting field surveys and performing applicable engineering calculations, designing or assessing designs drafted by consultants for appropriateness, and/or feasibility, reading detailed engineering drawings and interpreting engineering specifications.

2. In addition to #1, must have seven years of related roadway or rail infrastructure engineering experience that includes drafting engineering infrastructure designs and performing complex calculations.

3. Considerable knowledge of:

• Civil Engineering design principles, methods, and standards related to railroad and track infrastructure.
• materials, techniques, and components used in infrastructure construction.

4. Good knowledge of:

• applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
• safety practices.

5. Working knowledge of existing right-of-way and track infrastructure of Metra's districts.

6. Considerable skill:

• conducting field surveys and performing applicable engineering calculations.
• reading detailed engineering drawings and interpreting engineering specifications.

7. Strong critical thinking and organizational skills.

8. Good:

• verbal and written communication skills.
• negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

9. Intermediate skill:

• using Microstation and CAD systems.
• using Microsoft Word and Excel.

10. Ability to:

• organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate complex engineering problems and apply engineering knowledge to provide practical and cost effective solutions.
• work as a team member or independently on major projects.
• work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• mentor less experienced engineers.
• lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Must be:

• able to operate a vehicle and be willing to travel within Metra's 6-county region.
• available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for pre-employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

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Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.