Engineer-In-Training: Transit & Rail - Tacoma, WA.

About the role

The Transit and Rail Practice at David Evans and Associates, Inc., is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training in Bellevue, Seattle, or Tacoma, WA. The role involves providing engineering, design, and observation activities related to rail transit, freight rail, and bus-rapid transit projects under the direction of a licensed civil engineer.

Responsibilities

• Design of track, busways, and related transit and railroad facilities
• Design of grading, drainage, utilities, roadways and at-grade crossings, including supporting related permitting
• Production of drawings, layouts, maps, corridor and 3D modeling, and graphic representations of engineering designs using either AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley OpenRoads or OpenRail
• Preparation of design details, schematics, and engineering specifications
• Coordination with other project disciplines including structural, architectural, geotechnical, surveying, and other aspects of a project
• Preparation of quantity and cost estimates
• Limited field observation on project sites before, during, and after construction
• Site assessments in support of facility management and maintenance programs

Requirements

• Interest in transit and rail projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
• 0-3 years of freight rail design experience
• Licensed Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Ability to travel on a limited basis, up to 25% of the time at intervals of up to a week
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Comfortable working on fast-paced projects
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and communication tools

Qualifications

• Experience designing elements of transit trackways, busways, freight tracks, or public roadways
• Experience designing elements of bus, commuter rail, and/or transit facilities
• Experience with freight railroad or transit agency design standards
• Membership in AREMA, APTA, MPACT, APWA, or ASCE
• Membership in an AREMA, APTA, or ASCE student chapter
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley OpenRoads or OpenRail design software

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retailment: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement

Pay

$75,000/annually - $95,000/annually

Schedule

Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!