Transportation Engineer - Senior Level - Rail Expertise

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.

• 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.

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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