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Civil Design Engineer – Rail/Track Design Lead

Civil Design Engineer – Rail/Track Design Lead - Are you a Civil Design Engineer or Track Design Manager looking to lead rail infrastructure projects that define the future of North American transportation?

Zephyr Rail, one of the top-ranked civil engineering firms (Zweig Group, 2023), is hiring an experienced Railroad Track Design Engineer to spearhead high-impact rail projects using cutting-edge rail design software and collaborative project delivery methods.

📍 Location: On-site (U.S. Based)
💼 Job Type: Full-Time
💰 Salary: $83,200 – $124,800 annually
🩺 Benefits: Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays

🚆 Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the civil engineering design of railroad projects including track alignments, grading, drainage systems, and corridor development.
  • Use advanced tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation, OpenRail Designer, and Power Rail Track to produce detailed construction documentation.
  • Coordinate across disciplines (signal, utilities, structures) to ensure fully integrated rail system engineering solutions.
  • Represent Zephyr Rail in client meetings, public agency consultations, and design review boards.
  • Mentor junior civil engineers and CAD designers, fostering a high-performance team culture.

🎓 Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BScCE or equivalent).
  • PE License (Professional Engineer) or EIT Certification preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in railway civil design or track engineering.
  • Strong expertise in rail track layout, horizontal/vertical geometry, and railroad grading plans.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Bentley’s OpenRail suite.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available).

🌟 Why Choose Zephyr Rail?

  • Join one of the fastest-growing AEC firms delivering world-class railway infrastructure design.
  • Work on transformative, large-scale rail transportation projects across North America.
  • Thrive in a company culture rooted in innovation, employee satisfaction, and career development.
  • Enjoy industry-leading benefits including 100% employer-paid insurance and 401(k) with matching.

📩 Apply now to become a driving force behind the future of rail design with Zephyr Rail – where engineering meets innovation.

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