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Railway Engineer

Stantec
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Chicago, IL 60678, US

Salary

$100,000 - $145,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program

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  • Stantec is seeking a Railway Engineer to support the planning and design of various transit-related projects, requiring 0-3 years of experience.
  • The role involves diverse engineering design tasks, including preparing engineering documentation and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Candidates will have the opportunity to grow their careers with mentorship from experienced professionals while contributing to impactful projects.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, with compensation based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
  • Employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid holidays, and vacation accrual.

Think of your career as a journey? Come pave the tracks to innovation with our Transit & Rail team and provide revolutionary options for safe, efficient, and affordable transit. Be a part of this change…from the first mile to the last. 

Your Opportunity

As a Railway Engineer, you will support the planning and design of a wide rangeof projects serving transit, industrial, freight, and passenger/commuter rail clients. You will have the opportunity to grow your career with the support and mentorship of Stantec’s experienced Transit and Rail team, while contributing to high‑impact, transformational projects. Joining our Transit and Rail team is a unique opportunity to collaborate with passionate professionals who are committed to strengthening communities through innovative and meaningful engineering and planning.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Perform broad, varied, and diverse engineering design tasks under general supervision of the design lead or project manager, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies.
  • Engage in the development of design through sketches, schematics, 3D models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
  • Prepare and revise engineering design package documentation including site plans, utilities, plans/profiles, grading, cross sections, diagrams, and details as required.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers/designers to develop and manage project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
  • Work within multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and planners to prepare designs from Concept Level to Issued for Bid design packages which include engineer’s estimates and construction specifications.
  • Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, agency personnel, and governing entities.
  • Coordinate technical activities and designs between various disciplines and departments.
  • Prepare engineering feasibility studies which include analyzing designs, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data.
  • Confirm adherence to construction specifications. Monitor project progress, inspect construction sites, and verify calculations and placements.

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. 

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.


Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements



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