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Position Summary:

This entry-level position will assist in designing civil engineering projects including focus areas of railroad projects. The position includes training under a Registered Professional Engineer to increase functional and technical knowledge and skills.

This position has a focus in rail projects. Project work will include: rail design, track design, signal design, etc.

\ \ Responsibilities\ \ Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• May assist with proposal preparations and fee development.
• Will act as part of a team of professionals headed by a Project Manager.
• Although expected to work independently on most assignments, this position must be able to interact well with other team members and the manager relative to assigned aspects of the project.
• Assists with preparation on engineering analysis, designs and calculations relative to the project assigned. Assists in writing technical engineering and design reports.
• Provides contract administration, construction submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Engineers Supplemental Instruction (ESI), pay estimates/change orders, and other related activities. Attends industry events and becomes involved in the community.
• Ability to work with conventional engineering practice including a variety of complex features like conflicting design requirements, suitability of conventional materials and difficult coordination requirements.
• May perform quality assurance/quality control procedures in the field including field observation and materials testing.
• Utilizes Microstation and AutoCAD and OpenRail to design and analyze rail elements.
• Writes technical reports and conducts conceptual design studies.
• Manages engineering work and interfaces with other disciplines as needed.
• Typically handles multiple projects for multiple clients simultaneously.
• Visits clients and job sites as needed to support project(s) and business development needs.
• Serves as consultant on transportation projects during construction phase.

\ \ \ Qualifications\ \

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Excellent listening and reading skills, including proofreading

Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or daily as changes occur in project needs

Effective problem solving and decision making skills

Knowledge of rail design standards

Credibility

Accountability in work performance

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Ability to achieve business results

Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain amount of detail

Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Proficiency in Microstation, and AutoCAD

Proficiency in OpenRail/InRail preferred

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\ \ Overland Park, KS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.