Job Information
VHB,Inc Track Design Engineer in Newark, New Jersey
| ID | 2023-3890 | Category | Engineering | Type | Regular Full-Time | Career Stage Type | Experienced | # of Openings | 1 |
ABOUT THE POSITION
Track Design Engineer - Transit & Rail | Hybrid | New York, NY | Newark, NJ
VHB is seeking a Track Engineer/Designer to join our dynamic and growing Transit & Rail Engineering team in the Northeast. This position provides an opportunity to work on complex transit & rail transportation infrastructure projects and play an important role in expanding and shaping the group.
Responsibilities
- Perform civil design on a variety of rail projects including track structure and drainage, alignment geometry, grade crossings, stations, layover facilities, and maintenance of equipment (MOE) and maintenance of way (MOW) yards
- Managing the development of technical design and specification documents
- Assist in the development of construction bid documents
- Prepare written planning documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports
Skills and Attributes
- Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in civil engineering
- Skilled in technical design; experience with CAD and MicroStation
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of transit & rail engineering experience required
- BS in Civil Engineering
- Engineer in Training certification expected
- PE license preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $76,000-120,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.
We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!
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VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, p regnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
