Senior Track Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Track Engineer in our Chicago IL office.

The Impact Youll Make (Job Responsibilities)

• Lead the design and engineering of railroad track systems including:
  • Horizontal and vertical alignments
  • Turnouts and crossovers
  • Rail ties ballast and subgrade systems
  • Yard and siding layouts
  • At-grade crossings
• Prepare and review:
  • Construction drawings
  • Technical specifications
  • Engineering calculations
  • Cost estimates
  • Bid documents and design reports
• Perform track geometry analysis and develop rehabilitation or maintenance recommendations.
• Coordinate with civil structural drainage signal and transportation engineering teams.
• Provide technical oversight for rail improvement expansion and rehabilitation projects.
• Support construction activities through:
  • Shop drawing reviews
  • RFIs and submittals
  • Site inspections
  • Field engineering support
• Ensure compliance with:
  • FRA regulations
  • AREMA standards
  • State DOT requirements
  • Client design standards
• Manage project schedules budgets and deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Participate in client meetings presentations and business development activities.

Qualifications :

The Expertise Youll Bring (Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 8 years of railroad or track engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain in Illinois.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • AREMA standards
  • Railroad design practices
  • Track alignment and geometry
  • Rail construction methods
  • Track maintenance principles
• Experience using engineering software such as:
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • MicroStation
  • OpenRail Designer
  • GIS and survey tools
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Illinois and neighboring states as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Metra experience preferred
• Experience with Class I railroads commuter rail or transit agencies.
• Design-build project experience.
• PMP certification or project management experience.
• Familiarity with rail yard design and drainage systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary transportation projects.

Additional Information :

Why Youll Thrive at Egis

At Egis youll do more than build your careeryoull help shape the future of infrastructure. As we continue to expand across the United States were looking for curious collaborative professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering projects that improve communities and create lasting impact.

Whether youre launching your career or bringing years of experience youll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts collaborate across disciplines and borders and contribute to projects that transform the way people live move and connect. Here youll be empowered to take on meaningful work develop new skills and grow your career with the support of a global engineering leader.

What Sets Egis Apart

• Meaningful Projects Contribute to complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
• Global Expertise Local Impact Collaborate with technical specialists across North America and around the world while delivering solutions that make a difference locally.
• Career Growth Expand your skills through mentorship professional development technical training and leadership opportunities.
• A Culture of Collaboration Thrive in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued innovation is encouraged and teamwork drives success.
• Opportunity to Grow with Us Join a rapidly expanding organization where your ideas contributions and career can grow alongside the business.

Total Rewards That Support You

We believe great work starts with supporting our people. Thats why Egis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to promote your health well-being financial security and professional growth including:

• Competitive medical dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
• Life insurance and disability coverage including maternity leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Paid family leave
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
• Education assistance professional development and continuing learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs

At Egis were committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work continue to grow professionally and build rewarding long-term careers.

Compensation & Pay Transparency 

At Egis we believe transparency helps candidates make informed career decisions. As part of our commitment to an open and equitable hiring process weve included the anticipated base salary range for this position below.

Anticipated Base Salary Range: $150000 $200000 annually.

Were committed to making competitive offers that recognize the unique experience expertise and value each candidate brings to our team.

In addition to base salary this position may be eligible for incentive compensation where applicable as well as professional development opportunities and other employee programs.

Equal Employer

Egis is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Egis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

All positions at Egis require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation motor vehicle verification education verification employment verification a criminal check search against global sanctions and government watch lists and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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Employment Type :

Full-time