Rail Track Civil Associate

RAIL & TRANSIT PRACTICE

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns. Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients’ needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

DESCRIPTION 

Michael Baker International is seeking a Rail Track Civil Associate to join our team in Cleveland, OH or Pittsburgh, PA. In this position you will work under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the development of track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of mainline, industrial, yard and terminal projects with various freight and transit clients. The Rail Track Civil Associate’s tasks include the design of horizontal and vertical rail alignments, design of track roadbed grading and the development of cross sections, assisting with overall preparation of rail plans and development of quantities. 

This position will also be involved with alternative analysis, parking lot layout designs, and potential site visits and site inspections for the purpose of project research, client collaboration, and analysis of existing conditions. 

Additional tasks may include:

• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Rail Track Design projects
• Perform horizontal and vertical track alignment design calculations 
• Work independently on small projects or assist senior engineers within large multi-disciplinary design team
• Periodically perform rail or site inspections
• Work closely with professional engineers to execute rail tasks
• Perform element design calculations

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required 
• Pursuing Fundamentals of Engineering exam with ability to obtain EIT within 6 months of hire 
• 0-2 years of engineering experience; rail experience / interest preferred
• Proficiency with CAD (MicroStation & AutoCAD), Microsoft Office; InRoads/ InRail/ OpenRail experience is a plus
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation
• Strong interest in railroad design
• Desire to obtain PE
• Availability to occasionally travel to other local offices and job site locations

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $59,852 - $94,307 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. 

BENEFITS 
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Medical, dental, vision insurance 
• 401k Retirement Plan 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability 
• Professional and personal development 
• Generous paid time off 
• Commuter and wellness benefits