TRANSPORTATION/RAILROAD ENGINEER

Location Chicago, IL Job Overview Bloom is currently seeking a Transportation/Railroad Engineer with knowledge in transportation and railroad design principles. Pay Range: $85,000 – $130,000 annually Bloom Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Responsibilities Assist, under the direction of Bloom leadership, in all transportation & rail infrastructure design tasks required for each unique project. Conducting site visits and general data collection efforts to support the design. Providing design for all track design facets of transit and railroad projects. Coordinating and leading engineering efforts on rail infrastructure projects ranging from planning and design to construction support and maintenance. Establishing and maintaining strong, effective relationships with external clients and market services to transit agencies and local railroads. Sustaining the growth of younger engineers by assigning appropriate technical tasks and promoting a culture of growing technical excellence. Contributing to design reports. This may include calculation workbooks, alternative analysis, and cost estimating. Assisting the design team with bringing all project deliverables to completion. This may include plans, specifications, permits, and design reports. Ensuring projects are being completed on time and on budget. Interacting and communicating effectively with Bloom leadership, design team members, clients, project owners, and other project stakeholders. Attending project meetings and representing the company professionally. Participating in Bloom’s mentor/mentee culture. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering 7 to 12 years of experience Ability to work independently or in a team setting to complete all assigned project design tasks Good decision-making skills, flexibility, focus on quality, and attention to detail Excellent communication skills Preferred, Not Required: Illinois Professional Engineer License Preferred, Not Required: Additional software experience is a plus. This may include AutoCAD, Civil3D, GIS, MicroStation, Bluebeam, and/or Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) Preferred, Not Required: Participation in professional association is desired (i.e. AREMA, APTA, etc.) #J-18808-Ljbffr Bloom Companies, LLC