Staff Engineer - Rail & Transit

About the role

RINA is recruiting for a Staff Engineer - Rail & Transit position in its North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division. The role is available in Chicago or Alexandria, VA. Compensation is $70,000 - $90,000 based on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Aid in completing railway and civil design engineering calculations for track alignment, track profiles, rail facility infrastructure, and rail operations under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
• Utilize Bentley software products (MicroStation) to develop engineering drawings.
• Support in the preparation of material quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and bidding documents.
• Assist in compiling project contract documents, including technical specifications, design calculations, material quantities, and cost estimates.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of railway feasibility/concept studies.
• Review as-built drawings to understand actual conditions before starting design or feasibility studies.
• Prepare railroad track inspection reports.
• Adhere to safety and security procedures; report unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials correctly.
• Complete project responsibilities according to the assigned scope, budget, and schedule, and in compliance with quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Perform other duties as necessary and appropriate for the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or transportation engineering from an ABET accredited institution, with a focus on railway preferred.
• Entry-level design or relevant internship experience.
• Strong technical written and verbal communications skills.
• Familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective communication with project team members, other engineering disciplines, and clients.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Anticipated 20% travel based on business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care, and Health Savings Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match