Rail Engineer

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is currently involved in several major infrastructure projects in the rail and transit realms. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer Rail and Transit engineer to complement our team and assist with infrastructure assignments for public and private-sector clients. This role would also be embedded with our client directly.

Responsibilities include:

• Design Rail infrastructure including track and alignment design
• Prepare calculations, technical documentation, engineering design plans, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates
• Engage as part of large multidisciplinary teams and review design documents for consistency and coordination
• Engage in verbal and written communications with clients, contractors, and sub-contractors
• Build and harbor good working relationships with our business partners, suppliers, contractors, and clients
• Training team members in technical software and collaboration tools, design coordination workflows
• Assist in the preparation of proposals
• Conduct design work independently and provide guidance to junior staff

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University
• 5+ years progressive design experience in rail alignment and trackwork design
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain a PE within 12 months is preferred 
• Proficiency in using Bentley (Bentley Rail Track, OpenRail) Software Design Packages
• Experience in rail alignment and trackwork design for Class I Railways is preferred
• Proactive self-starter who’s also flexible and able to adapt and learn
• Confident and positive attitude
• Desire and flexibility to travel
• Strong written and communication skills
• Pre-employment and ongoing, random drug testing is required

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

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