Rail Associate - Mid to Senior Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront and transportation infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Mid to Senior level Rail Engineer to join our corporate transportation team. As part of the corporate transportation group this position will provide track design engineering support for the Freight & Economic Development team's rail clients. They will oversee and implement conceptual planning of rail facilities and track connections for new and expanding rail users. This role will promote rail-inclusive development planning for industrial sites and parks accessible by the serving railroad and analyze industrial property and articulates technical development and design challenges to project stakeholders.

About Moffatt & Nichol:

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. For the 2^nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News-Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in several primary practice areas - ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Oversee and manage rail related design projects from planning to conceptual design.
• Collaborates with RED team staff members on rail -inclusive site planning and site marketing materials.
• Adheres to freight rail engineering specifications and prepares preliminary cost estimates.
• Coordinates design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.
• Advises clients with rail facility design, considering track geometry and capacity, safe rail car handling methods, and articulates rail related operations.
• Reviews schedule, cost variances, and assists with developing and implementing recommendations for corrective action.
• Produces 2D concept plans and schematics and confidently communicates rail design options to the project team.
• Produces 3D rail animations to visually represent rail operations which enhances our ability to visually communicate with clients and decision makers.
• Participates in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance.
• Coordinates the design and management of projects involving transportation in railroad and rail transit facilities and property.
• Continually investigates RED team software packages and seeks to ensure the team is utilizing the most cutting-edge technology on the market.
• Self- driven individual who seeks opportunities to mentor junior staff members within the RED team.

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field; required
• 10+ years of experience of transportation/transit planning and environmental documentation; required
• MicroStation / Geopak or AutoCAD / Civil 3D design software experience; required
• 3-D Rendering Capabilities - 3DS Max, Blender, Corona Render
• GIS ArcPro usage experience
• Graphic Design- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects
• Microsoft Office software experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Class 1 railroads, commuter and transit agencies, AREMA, CPUC, FRA, and FTA design standards, manuals, requirements, and funding as well as local funding coordination.
• Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record
• 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

Working conditions:

Majority of work if field based, which may necessitate climbing, navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment. Field work includes exposure to extreme heat, cold or inclement weather. Ability to use standard office equipment.

Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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