Civil Track Engineer

$95,000 - $170,000/Yr

AECOM - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Track Engineer position at AECOM in Chicago offers an exceptional opportunity to engage in infrastructure transit and rail projects for key clients such as CTA, Metra, and Amtrak. The role focuses on track design within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, covering light rail, heavy rail, commuter, freight, and streetcar/trolley design. Collaboration with various design teams is essential to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a track design engineer in projects of various scale
• Supports track & civil discipline leads in major infrastructure projects
• Performs quantity take-offs for all track corridor components (track and civil)
• Participates in technical specifications writing
• Collaborates with other design disciplines
• Provides support to PM and DPM

Requirements

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Master's Degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)
• 5 years in design (preferred)
• Strong skills in track alignment design and CADD skills in both the MicroStation and AutoCAD platforms
• PE license in Illinois or the ability to obtain it within 2 years
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley InRoads / OpenRoads / OpenRail
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley InRoads / OpenRoads / OpenRail
• Experience in working on CTA, Metra, Amtrak, BNSF and UPRR projects
• Working knowledge of design requirements for rail systems (e.g. traction power, catenary, signals)
• Working knowledge of track structure design principles and special trackwork details
• Experience with design and testing of ballast-less track forms
• Experience in construction, maintenance or inspection of track

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits
• Perks
• Well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan