Rail Design Engineer II
@ AECOM

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
On Site
Full-time
Posted 17 days ago

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Company Overview

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world through innovative infrastructure projects. With over 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM partners with clients to address complex challenges and create impactful legacies.

Job Overview

The Rail Design Engineer II role involves contributing to a variety of rail projects across heavy rail, light rail transit, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, and freight rail. Work from planning to final design and construction, using advanced OpenRail Designer software.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate within a small rail & civil design team (3-5 employees).
  • Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for rail and civil projects.
  • Conduct data analysis and engineering design under supervision.
  • Perform quality control reviews and design checks of railroad projects.
  • Participate in proposal development and client meetings.
  • Occasional travel for site visits and client engagements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and minimum 2 years of related experience.
  • Experience with MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, or OpenRail is preferred.
  • Engineer in Training Certification (EIT) is a plus.
  • Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.

Additional Information

This opportunity does not offer H1-B sponsorship. Compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location, with a salary range of $70,000.00 - $105,000.00. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, and more.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Rail Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Design Software
  • Quality Control
  • Data Analysis
  • Cost Estimation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Proposal Development
  • Technical Documentation

How to Get Hired at AECOM

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research AECOM's culture: Understand their global infrastructure impact.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant rail and civil experience.
  • Showcase software skills: Emphasize proficiency in design tools.
  • Practice technical interviews: Refresh rail engineering fundamentals.
  • Prepare examples: Demonstrate successful project contributions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review basic rail engineering principles.
Practice OpenRail Designer software tasks.
Study MicroStation and InRoads workflows.
Brush up on cost estimation techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging project teamwork experience.
Explain handling tight deadlines effectively.
Describe adapting to new technical tools.
Share examples of problem solving under pressure.

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