Transportation/Railroad Engineer

u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTransportation/Railroad Engineeru003cbru003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003e(Confidential Client - Do Not Post or Distribute Without Permission)u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cbru003eLocation:u003c/strongu003e Greater Chicago Area, Illinoisu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCompensation:u003c/strongu003e $85,000 - $130,000 annuallyu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eA growing engineering consulting organization is seeking a u003cstrongu003eTransportation / Rail Engineeru003c/strongu003e 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.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupport the design and development of transportation and rail infrastructure projects.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eParticipate in field visits and data collection activities to assist with project planning and design.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eContribute to track design and related components for transit and railroad projects.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssist in coordinating engineering tasks across project phases including planning, design, construction support, and maintenance.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eHelp prepare technical documentation including design reports, calculations, alternatives analysis, and cost estimates.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupport the preparation of project deliverables such as engineering plans, specifications, permits, and reports.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEnsure assigned tasks are completed on schedule and within project budgets.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCommunicate effectively with internal team members, project stakeholders, and external partners.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eParticipate in project meetings and represent the engineering team in a professional manner.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProvide guidance and support to junior engineers when appropriate to encourage technical development.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eQualificationsu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eApproximately 5-14 years of experience in transportation or rail-related engineering projects.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team environment.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExcellent verbal and written communication skills.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003ePreferred Experienceu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois or the ability to obtain it.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFamiliarity with engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS tools, or Bluebeam.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eParticipation in professional transportation or rail engineering organizations is considered a plus.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eAdditional Informationu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eThis role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful transportation and rail infrastructure projects while collaborating with experienced engineers in a supportive professional environment.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWork Authorization:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eCandidates must be authorized to work in the United States.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eConfidential Search Notice:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eThis opportunity is being presented as a confidential search. 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Created: 2026-03-09