Civil Engineering Designer, Transit and Rail

Civil Engineering Designer

DEA is actively seeking a motivated Civil Engineering Designer to join our Transit and Rail Group located in Denver. For exceptional and experienced candidates, remote work will be considered outside of office locations. As a member of our team, you'll be responsible for construction document production, computer aided design, modeling, engineering, design, and project delivery focused on transit and rail projects. From conceptualization to execution, you'll play a vital role in shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow. This is an excellent opportunity for those eager to apply their technical expertise and contribute to the advancement of sustainable transportation solutions. Join us in making a positive impact on the future of transit and rail systems!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support our Transit and Rail Group with the production of drawings, layouts, maps, corridor and 3D modeling, and graphic representations of engineering designs using Bentley OpenRoads / OpenRail.
• CADD tasks to support the development of railroad terminal, railroad capacity, transit and highway projects.
• Maintain, develop and direct efficient workflows within client specific CADD standards and workspaces.
• Develop concept plans and construction plan sets including site layout, track, grading, drainage, utilities, and roads.
• Create design details, schematics, and engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with other project teams, such as structural, architectural, and geotechnical.
• Prepare quantity and cost estimates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction science or Associate degree in Engineering Technology / CAD
• Experience reading and understanding construction drawings and engineering concepts.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Comfortable working on fast-paced projects.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and communication tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Interest in transit and rail projects
• Experience with 3D design software Bentley OpenRoads / OpenRail and document management infrastructure such as ProjectWise.
• 1-3 years' experience, industry related particularly with civil design and drafting of rail and related projects.

Benefits:

• Expected pay range $75 -107k based on experience and location
• Career Development Kick-Start Grant Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule

Transit, Rail, and Engineering Jobs with DEA

DEA provides our clients with proven experience in planning, design and engineering, surveying, and construction oversight for a wide range of projects. Our professionals have the technical expertise to develop successful projects for freight and passenger rail systems and other transportation projects. We work directly with Class I railroads, industrial clients, ports, and public agencies to assist with the ongoing and ever-increasing demand to move freight, people, and cargo safely and more efficiently. Our in-house civil engineers, structural engineers, transportation planners and engineers, environmental specialists, and surveyors work together to develop cost-effective and constructible design solutions for our clients.

DEA is proud to be an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, such as race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Potential office locations include: Denver, CO