Rail Design Engineer at TranSystems Corporation in Kansas City, Missouri

Job Description:

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2022.   For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is seeking a motivated engineer to join our Kansas City Rail Team. The successful candidate will provide lead design services for a diverse project portfolio comprised of freight, transit, industry, and site development projects. The ideal candidate will be creative and possess the ability to independently solve engineering design issues and take ownership of their work. The ideal candidate will also have strong listening and communication skills and be able to interact with clients and the design team throughout the project lifecycle. This engineer should also have solid writing skills and enjoy being part of a dynamic, growing team of creative professionals.

Come join our team and use your skills to design some of the most important and complex projects in the Chicagoland area and across the country. Our team specializes in intermodal projects that involve every aspect of civil engineering. If you love freight, rail, site development, or transit projects, we are the team for you. Our culture is fast-paced and creative, and this position is for an engineer who wants to contribute in a team environment and take advantage of growth opportunities.

• Receives instructions from a Project Manager as to the assigned tasks, budget for tasks, and general results expected to achieve client expectations.


• Keep Project Manager informed of design status and any changes in project schedule, scope, or required effort.


• Perform in a team environment; ask questions, share knowledge, and mentor less experienced staff as needed.


• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and deliverables; quality presentation, thoroughness, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.


• Analyzes information and data to perform routine design tasks.


• Research appropriate design options and document findings for Project Manager.


• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.


• Prepares plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates for the design of railroad engineering components of projects.


• Represent the design team in meetings to resolve project related questions, and to plan and coordinate work.


• Maintain professional and technical knowledge.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university


• 0 - 4 years of design experience


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office


• Working knowledge of MicroStation


• Experience with any Class 1 railroad, transit rail district, or rail/freight industries


• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.


• An open, creative mind dedicated to finding solutions to unique design challenges.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Proficiency with Microstation


• E.I.T. Certification


• Working knowledge of Geopak, Open Roads Designer, and ProjectWise


• Special interest in rail, transit, or site engineering


• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; asks questions.


• Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically.


• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.


• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments.

While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10-25 pounds.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc.)  Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal/civil background check, and motor vehicle records search.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.