Railroad Track and Civil Review/Design Engineer, Public Projects

Job overview

The Railroad Track and Civil Review/Design Engineer, Public Projects role is hybrid and is available in Omaha or Bellevue, NE; Charlotte, NC; Milwaukee or Chicago or Naperville, IL; Denver, CO; Atlanta, GA; and Kansas City, MO. Compensation is $31–$45 per hour in the listed Colorado and Illinois pay ranges. Benesch provides planning, engineering, and professional services to enhance infrastructure and communities. The engineer supports public project plan reviews, railroad track and civil design, and field inspections for freight, commuter, and short-line rail projects. The work helps protect railroad rights-of-way and operations while advancing projects through constructive design reviews and timely delivery.

What you'll do

• Participate in public project plan reviews and design projects
• develop or review track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• assist with design reviews and work with project managers and design engineers
• perform field inspections and prepare client reports
• help meet project deadlines and budgets. Occasional out-of-town travel may be needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

railroad engineer

track and civil design

public projects

hybrid

denver co

omaha ne

charlotte nc

chicago il

microstation

inroads

openrail designer

$31–$45/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• company-paid life and disability plans
• 401(k) and profit-sharing contributions
• paid time off, holidays, and professional development.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule. Requires 2–5 years of civil engineering design or railroad plan review experience, or a civil or railroad engineering degree. MicroStation and InRoads and/or OpenRail Designer experience required. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, paid time off, holidays, and professional development.

About the employer

Benesch is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.