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Senior Rail and Transit Engineer

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP

Baltimore, Maryland

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$180,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bentley MicroStation, Budget Management, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Schedule, Consulting, Contract Creation, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Design Document, Design Services, Detail Oriented, Environmental Design, Leadership, MTA, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Procedure Development, Professional Engineer, Project Control, Project Design, Project Execution, Project Start-Up, Project/Program Coordination, Proposal Writing, Public Transport, Quality Management, Rail Cargo, SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm), Schedule Development, Software Design, Software Engineering, Structural Evaluation, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management
LOCATION
Baltimore, Maryland
POSTED
3 days ago
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP Engineer PositionAt Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure that improve the world!Job Title: EngineerWhitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP is seeking a motivated engineer with skills and/or focus on track engineering for freight railroads and/or public transit agencies. The candidate will be responsible for coordination and oversight of a wide variety of rail related design projects including, but not limited to MDOT Maryland Transit Administration, CSXT, WMATA, Amtrak, DRPT, and VPRA.Responsibilities:The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:Managing and delivering quality transit/rail services on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the clientPreparing and modifying reports, specifications, plans, schedules, environmental studies, and designs for projects.Serving as a technical resource leading a team providing rail track engineering and design services for clientsPreparing cost estimate, determining scope of work, and preparing proposals and contracts on projectsCoordinating and ensuring completeness and accuracy of design effortUsing design software to prepare engineering and design documents.Submitting documents to federal, state, and local agencies for review and obtaining permits required.Participating in Design/Build efforts including consulting with contractor/construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing and scheduling of construction activities.Attending onsite and offsite client meetings.Serving as technical liaison with clients on project efforts and coordinating technical efforts within discipline areas.Evaluating need for design changes and making appropriate recommendations.Participating in project scoping and fee estimating and proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations.Reviewing assigned project(s) after award to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences and develops schedules and budgetsProviding coordination of project execution and control, in a given discipline area, to achieve continuity of purpose within scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start-up through project closeoutPerforming design calculations and conducting investigative analyses toward completion of assigned design tasks, and direct preparation of design specificationsOrganizing scheduling of specific tasks and assignmentsUsing senior-level technical expertise to consider broad range of engineering solutionsResponsible for the discipline-specific planning, work distribution, and leadership and adherence to the schedule, and budget on complex or unusual engineering projectsRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering16+ years of track design experienceProfessional Engineer, P.E. in Maryland. DC and Virginia PE's a plusDemonstrated knowledge of rail track design, management and implementation of transit/passenger/freight rail projectsFamiliarity with MDOT MTA, MDOT SHA, MDTA and other local agencies such as the City of Baltimore DOT a plusAdvanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, practices, and techniques, including AREMA guidelinesDemonstrated experience in Microstation V8i, Inroads, and Open RailSkill in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and ExcelAbility to demonstrate strong attention to detailAbility to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skillsSelf-motivated and detail-orientedBenefits:WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:Flexible work schedule optionsCompetitive salaryLeave accrual and paid holidaysHealthcare benefitsGroup Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insuranceFlexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement401(k) Retirement PlanTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramParental and maternity leave benefitsWRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)The expected compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 - $180,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.Position # 3091

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