Rail Industrial Development Engineer - Transportation (Multiple Locations)
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LocationMultiple Locations
SenioritySenior
Experience6+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years civil engineering experience.
Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 6 years civil engineering experience.
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, civil analysis programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
EPC project experience preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred
Ability to travel.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Skills
AutoCAD
MicroStation
BIM (Revit)
Civil 3D
PLS
PLS-CADD
RISA-3D
MathCADD
About the company
Burns & McDonnell’s Transportation Global Practice serves departments of transportation, cities, counties, railroads, ports, and private industry across the country. Our innovative and cost-effective solutions help improve mobility and safety of people and goods on our nation’s roads, highways, trails, bridges and rail systems. We also provide strategic consulting services to help our clients communicate their vision and secure the funding and support that are critical to their success. Our comprehensive services include design, design-build, construction management, environmental planning, feasibility studies, inspection, ITS, MS4 compliance assistance, permitting, program management, right-of-way acquisition, signaling & lighting, stakeholder engagement, storm water/drainage design, strategic consulting, sustainable design, traffic analysis, transportation enhancement, and utility coordination and relocation.
About the role
Reside as a Rail Site Development Engineer for our Rail Team. Should be a highly driven employee who has excellent technical skills to assist on the rail site development design aspects as it relates to rail industrial development projects of all sizes.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
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Will direct and coordinate work associated with the study and/or design of civil site development infrastructure systems, including but not limited to rail and stormwater.
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Coordination of activities of several disciplines may be required for projects of significant or moderate scope, or a combination of smaller projects.
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Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members.
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Assists with supervision of staff and task management on major projects.
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Regularly coordinates with design team members, clients, sub-consultants, utility companies or other project stakeholders.
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Other duties as assigned.
Added Responsibilities:
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Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians in the site civil design and analysis as it relates to rail projects.
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Performs tasks requiring applications of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.
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Standard design of civil project work.
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Assist task leaders and project managers with various project duties.
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Serve as a team member on multi-disciplined projects.
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Works with senior staff on technical aspects of a project.
Requirements
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Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 7 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
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Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
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Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 6 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required
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Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, civil analysis programs.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
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Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
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Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
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Ability to travel.
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Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred
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EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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