Rail/Transit Design Engineer
RK&K
Baltimore
Full Time
Duties & Responsibilities
RK&K has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Engineer—Rail/Transit in our Baltimore, MD office. The responsibilities will include the following:
Prepare contract plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for Class I railroad, streetcar, light rail, heavy rail, and bus projects
Design rail/transit alignment plans, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, and site plans
Perform field investigations to collect data including field measurements, photographs, sketches, verifying surveys, and identifying changes
Prepare design computations and quantity calculations
Research unit costs and prepare cost estimates
Collaborate with other disciplines such as survey, drainage, traffic, structural, and geotechnical engineering to complete preliminary and final design documents
Inspect rail assets, including track, ballast, duct banks, drainage, and grade crossings; prepare condition assessments; and design repairs
Design or prepare concept rail/transit plans and alternatives analysis for new transportation systems or modifications to existing systems
Perform feasibility studies
Coordinate with third party stakeholders such as utility companies and permitting agencies
Prepare materials for and assisting with public outreach efforts
Perform as an extension of client staff managing projects and other designers
Interface with Construction Management department to assist in communications, documentation, and record keeping of under-construction projects
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline from an ABET accredited institution.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
At least 5 years of experience in rail and/or transit design
Working knowledge of MicroStation V8i, OpenRoads/Geopak/InRoads
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Willingness/Ability to work from our Baltimore, MD or Washington DC office
Bachelors Degree from an ABET recognized university in Civil Engineering or similar
Job Preferences
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of AREMA, APTA, NACTO, and/or AASHTO Standards
Understanding of rail/transit owner/host criteria such as Amtrak, CSX, NS, WMATA, MTA
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Required Education
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Contact Information: rkkrecruiting@rkk.com
Posted On: 10/12/2021 12:20:12