Rail or Transit Engineer / Project Manager - Moffatt & Nichol : Job Details

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a Rail Engineer / Project Manager to join our growing rail group in Southern California. Qualified candidates will have experience that includes planning, design, and preparation of construction drawings and contract documents for all types of rail and transit projects from planning through construction. They will have served as a project engineer, task lead, and/or project manager on rail and transit projects with key clients such as Metrolink, LA Metro, OCTA, RCTC, SBCTA, SANDAG, NCTD, Caltrain, BART, BNSF, UPRR, California High-speed Rail (CAHSR) Authority, Brightline, Gold Line Authority, SGVCOG, and other local cities. Rail projects include commuter, freight, light and heavy rail, as well as passenger stations, maintenance support facilities, rail yards, at-grade crossings, and grade separations.

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors, and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. The firm is currently ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 for Transportation.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop project scopes, fees, and schedules for rail design contracts from Planning to final PS&E and Design Support During Construction.
• Monitor project scope, fee, and progress for the successful completion of projects.
• Manage project risks with a solution-based mindset to add value to M&N's clients.
• Active participation in the rail and transit industry community.
• Assist in the development of final PS&E documents per client standards to obtain approvals.
• Perform/Lead/Evaluate design for rail, transit, and/or general civil projects including, but not limited to, track, grade crossing, quiet zone, safety improvements, railroad grading and drainage, 3D modeling of rail corridors, wet/dry utilities, and permit processing.
• Coordinate effectively with various disciplines such as environmental, geotechnical, structures, surveyors, right of way, traffic, roadway, etc.
• Mentor junior designers in various rail/transit engineering projects and in the use of MicroStation, Inrail, OpenRail, AutoCAD, and Civil3D.
• Perform/Lead/Evaluate rail design for freight, commuter, or transit projects.
• Assist with the identification of required engineering resource requirements, internal & external.
• Oversight of engineering deliverables and requirements.
• Monitor, track, and report weekly engineering progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; required.
• Master's degree in Transportation or a closely related discipline; preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in rail or transit engineering consulting industry; required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in CA; required.
• Experience leading plan preparation for large and small rail and transit projects; required.
• Experience in rail safety, rail crossings, and/or signal timing; desired.
• Strong and proven abilities in Microstation, Inrail, OpenRail, AutoCAD, and Civil3D.
• Microsoft Projects, P6 Scheduling; desired.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Availability and willingness to travel.
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post-offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire.

Base salary range:

$127,000 to $155,000 annually based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualifications in job description.

Working conditions:

Works indoors and onsite/outdoors with some travel across. When onsite may be exposed to weather conditions including very hot and very cold.

Physical requirements:

Work is generally performed in an office or client office setting. Ability to use standard office equipment is required.

Direct reports:

Junior Civil Engineers

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