Civil Engineer 2 / Track Design Lead
Civil Engineer 2 / Track Design Lead
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The final salary will depend on the candidates qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
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Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.
Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America serving Cook DuPage Will Lake Kane and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe reliable and efficient commuter service.
Metras Engineering Department is staffed with over 800 employees who work tirelessly applying technology and engineering principles in the design construction operation and management of our network of infrastructure facilities and equipment so that customers can enjoy a safe comfortable economical and dependable transit experience.
Reporting to the Director Civil/Structural Design the Civil Engineer 2 / Track Design Leadwill oversee the production of design documents for projects that include rail infrastructure including non-station facilities rail maintenance shops rail yards and towers. The position will ensure compliance with applicable building codes and design criteria established for rail infrastructure projects. The position will be responsible for coordination with the Metra stakeholder departments as well as external railroads.
Primary duties include:
- Evaluate and provide recommendations concerning consultant construction designs and specifications on construction projects to ensure feasibility and compliance with Metras guidelines funding requirements and industry standards.
- Collaborate with management to resolve technical developments involving design plans scheduling conflicts and staffing that involve other Metra departments or outside agencies
- Ensure all documentation confirming projects meet quality control and quality assurance guidelines as set forth in the Consultant Design Quality Management Plan is complete.
- Incumbents work under both inside and outside environmental conditionsunder prevailing conditions of heat cold rain and snow.
- Employees may perform otherrelated duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act not the Social Security Administration.
- Must have a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school.
- In addition to #1 must have four (4) years of civil engineering experience preferably in the railroad or transportation industry.
- Good knowledge of civil engineering design and construction principles methods and standards as they relate to railroad and road design.
- Good knowledge of materials techniques and components of railroad and road design.
- Strong critical thinking and organization skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Considerable skill preparing underground utility design plans and profiles for roadways railroads and water and sewer systems.
- Considerable skill reading detailed engineering drawings and interpreting engineering specifications.
- Intermediate skill using database system applications.
- Intermediate skill using Microstation and AutoCAD systems.
- Intermediate skill using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to organize analyze interpret and evaluate complex engineering problems and apply engineering knowledge to provide practical and cost effective solutions.
- Ability to work as a team member or independently on major projects.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Hearing/Visual acuity far/near depth perception field of vision color vision.
- Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds.
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
- Must be willing to travel within Metras 6-county region.
Preferences:
Professional Engineering License preferred
Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.
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Employment Type
Full Time
