Rail Design Engineer

Job summary
TranSystems is seeking a motivated engineer to join our Kansas City Rail Team.The successful candidate will provide lead design services for a diverse project portfolio.The ideal candidate will be creative and possess the ability to independently solve engineering design issues.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Receives instructions from a Project Manager as to the assigned tasks, budget for tasks, and general results expected to achieve client expectations.• Keeps Project Manager informed of design status and any changes in project schedule, scope, or required effort.• Performs in a team environment; asks questions, shares knowledge, and mentors less experienced staff as needed.• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and deliverables; quality presentation, thoroughness, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.• Analyzes information and data to perform routine design tasks.• Researches appropriate design options and documents findings for Project Manager.• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.• Prepares plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates for the design of railroad engineering components of projects.• Represents the design team in meetings to resolve project related questions, and to plan and coordinate work.• Maintains professional and technical knowledge.
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university• 0-4 years of design experience• Proficiency with Microsoft Office• Working knowledge of MicroStation• Experience with any Class 1 railroad, transit rail district, or rail/freight industries• Open, creative mind dedicated to finding solutions to unique design challenges
Key Skills Needed
• Microsoft Office• MicroStation• Class 1 railroad experience• Transit rail district experience• Rail/freight industry experience