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METRA · 1 week ago

Civil Engineer 2 / Track Design Lead

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$79K/yr - $118K/yr

4+ years exp

Metra is one of the largest commuter rail systems in North America, providing safe and reliable transit service. The Civil Engineer 2 / Track Design Lead will oversee the production of design documents for rail infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with building codes and coordinating with various departments and external stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Evaluate and provide recommendations concerning consultant construction designs and specifications on construction projects to ensure feasibility and compliance with Metra's guidelines, funding requirements, and industry standards

Collaborate with management to resolve technical developments involving design plans, scheduling conflicts, and staffing that involve other Metra departments or outside agencies

Ensure all documentation confirming projects meet quality control and quality assurance guidelines as set forth in the Consultant Design Quality Management Plan is complete

Incumbents work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow

Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Qualification

Civil Engineering DegreeRailroad Design ExperienceEngineering Design PrinciplesMicrostationAutoCADDatabase ApplicationsCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingNegotiation SkillsConflict ResolutionTeamwork

Required

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school

In addition to #1, must have four (4) years of civil engineering experience preferably in the railroad or transportation industry

Good knowledge of civil engineering design and construction principles, methods, and standards as they relate to railroad and road design

Good knowledge of materials, techniques, and components of railroad and road design

Strong critical thinking and organization skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Considerable skill preparing underground utility design plans and profiles for roadways, railroads, and water and sewer systems

Considerable skill reading detailed engineering drawings and interpreting engineering specifications

Intermediate skill using database system applications

Intermediate skill using Microstation and AutoCAD systems

Intermediate skill using Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate complex engineering problems and apply engineering knowledge to provide practical and cost effective solutions

Ability to work as a team member or independently on major projects

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Hearing/Visual acuity, far/near, depth perception, field of vision, color vision

Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must be willing to travel within Metra's 6-county region