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 Engineer
Railroad Engineer
Rail Design Engineer
Transit Engineer
Rail Infrastructure Engineer
Track Design Engineer
Transportation Project Engineer
Rail Systems Engineer
Railway Design Engineer
Transit Infrastructure Engineer

Technical Discipline Tags

Railroad Design
Track Alignment
Transportation Engineering
Rail Infrastructure
Transit Systems
Track Geometry
Railway Engineering
Rail Corridor Design
Transportation Planning
Rail Construction Support
Transit Infrastructure Design

Standards / Technical Knowledge

AREMA Standards
Railway Engineering Standards
Transit Design Guidelines
Rail Track Design Standards
State DOT Transportation Design
Rail Infrastructure Guidelines
Railway Alignment Design
Transportation Design Standards

Client / Market Tags

Transit Agencies
Public Transportation Authorities
Railroad Operators
State DOT Transportation Projects
Municipal Infrastructure Projects
Transportation Infrastructure Programs
Public Infrastructure Development
Rail Corridor Projects

Leadership / Project Delivery Tags

Project Coordination
Engineering Project Delivery
Design Team Collaboration
Client Coordination
Technical Documentation
Engineering Analysis
Project Planning
Infrastructure Project Support

Credentials Tags

Civil Engineer
Transportation Engineer
Railroad Engineer
PE License (Preferred)
Professional Engineer (Preferred)
Civil Engineering Degree

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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"

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