Jacobs · 5 hours ago
Track Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for cities and environments. They are seeking a Track Engineer to lead design and engineering services for rail projects, including developing models, specifications, and assisting with project management tasks.
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Responsibilities
Providing and leading design, calculations, and engineering services as necessary for transit, passenger, and freight rail projects
Complete track or civil engineering tasks for local projects
Developing electronic models, plan sheets, project specifications, and performing plan, submittal, and RFI reviews
Assist Project Managers with proposals, budgets, schedules, and other project management tasks
Coordinate the development of bid documents including plans, specifications, bid items, and construction cost estimates
Showcase understanding of the rail and transit industry to identify opportunities, advise and support the client in resolving their key issues
Work on rail-transit projects across the country and participate in Jacob’s National Rail-Transit team on project pursuits, strategy, and project management
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' Degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum of 8-10 years of design experience in railway engineering
Knowledge of FRA and/or Class 1 Railroad standards and the AREMA MRE
Knowledge of special trackwork elements for design and procurement
Project management or coordination experience
Proficient in Microstation and OpenRail
Computer literate with MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams)
Experience performing duties associated with construction phase services
Strong time management and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with clients
Preferred
Preparation of horizontal and vertical track alignments and associated data using Microstation or AutoCad as required
Experience completing track inspections or field assessments
Experience in civil or facility design
Illinois Professional Engineer License (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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