TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.Interested in joining our team? Were looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll be challenged to do:Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking a Rail Civil Design Engineer to join our Omaha, NE office. This role will support our Midwest Area on a variety of design and planning projects with an emphasis on Rail design. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to understand the application of engineering fundamentals on transportation engineering design projects for a variety of clients, particularly states, municipalities, and railroads. This position is with our Midwest Design Team.A candidate for this position should have strong listening and communication skills with the ability to perform design tasks and develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates that relay a clear message. Additionally, the ideal candidate is someone who is motivated, eager to learn, a team player, and takes pride in their work. The primary types of projects the candidate will be assigned include freight and passenger linear railway design, industry facility rail design, and grading and drainage design. The opportunity to assist in other disciplines, as needed, is likely to include hydrology and hydraulics, highway design, traffic control, and site grading.Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):
Analyzes information and data to perform routine design tasks.
Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.
Represent the organization design team in meetings to resolve project related questions, and to plan and coordinate work.
Support Project Managers or Senior Project Engineers to achieve client expectations.
Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and deliverables; quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
Research appropriate design options and document findings for Senior Project Engineer.
Prepare plans, specifications, quantities and cost estimates for the design of various projects.
Solve engineering problems and pay attention to detail.
Keep Project Manager informed of design status and any changes in project schedule, scope, or required effort.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Perform in a team environment with both design engineers and CAD technicians; ask questions, share knowledge, and mentor less experienced staff as needed.
QualificationsWhat you bring to our firm:
Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
4-10 years relevant job experience
Licensed Professional Engineer
Proficient in Microsoft Office 4-8 years of design experience
Knowledge of the Bentley MicroStation/Open Roads/Rail Designer software
Ability to learn and thrive in a fast paced environment
Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and enco rages reciprocal learning among team members.
Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves
What wed prefer for you to bring to our firm:
Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
Knowledge of the AREMA Design Manual
Experience with BNSF, UPRR, CPKC and/or local shippers
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