Railroad Civil Designer

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING) LLC

. Work with a multi-disciplined team in the design and analysis of rail engineering projects .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering project management, including track design, quality control, and construction specifications. Proficient in using MicroStation/OpenRoads for creating detailed engineering drawings and managing project budgets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MicroStation Software ProficiencyProject ManagementTrack Design EngineeringConstruction SpecificationsQuality Control

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringTrack DesignProject BudgetingDrawing PreparationDigital MappingSurvey Data AnalysisCost EstimationPlan ModificationsMass Grading RequirementsTemplate Definition

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAttention to DetailClient ManagementTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationOpenRoads

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaTechnical Trade School Completion

Industry Keywords

Rail EngineeringConstructionQuality Control StandardsDesign/Build ProjectsEngineering Specifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with a multi-disciplined team in the design and analysis of rail engineering projects
Collaborate with contractors and construction staff on design/build projects
Provide project management for track design projects, including quality control, engineering design, construction specifications and project budgets
Use MicroStation/OpenRoads to create aerial concept drawings and design plan/profile sheets with notes and callouts
Define roadway modeler templates, push cross sections and define mass grading requirements for track projects
Create engineering project drawings and assist in developing digital maps from survey data
Perform plan updates and modifications for submission to railroad agencies
Manage client updates, project schedules and design team coordination
Prepare plans, specifications and construction cost estimates
Manage rail development design projects
Self-check work for completeness and accuracy using accepted drawing standards
Assist with estimating engineering work effort for proposal preparation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience in the civil engineering field
High School Diploma or equivalent
Completion of a technical trade school in CAD, drafting or related field
At least 5 years of related work experience
Equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads software
Ability to prepare drawings, exhibits, design plans, specifications and construction cost estimates
Ability to work with survey data sets and digital maps
Ability to perform project management, quality control, construction specifications and project budgeting
Ability to travel
Valid personal vehicle availability implied by reimbursed personal vehicle use

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous health benefits (80/20)
Paid time off
401k plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Travel expenses reimbursed
Personal vehicle use reimbursed at current Federal mileage rate
Personal and professional development growth opportunities