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Job DescriptionJob Descriptionn
At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure that improve the world!
nWhitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP is seeking a motivated engineer with skills and/or focus on track engineering for freight railroads and/or public transit agencies. The candidate will be responsible for coordination and oversight of a wide variety of rail related design projects including, but not limited to MDOT Maryland Transit Administration, CSXT, WMATA, Amtrak, DRPT, and VPRA.
nResponsibilities:
nThe responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
nnResponsible for managing and delivering quality transit/rail services on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client
nPrepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, schedules, environmental studies, and designs for projects.
nServe as a technical resource leading a team providing rail track engineering and design services for clients
nPrepare cost estimate, determine scope of work, and prepare proposals and contracts on projects
nCoordinate and ensure completeness and accuracy of design effort
nUses design software to prepare engineering and design documents.
nSubmits documents to federal, state, and local agencies for review and obtains permits required.
nParticipates in Design/Build efforts including consulting with contractor/construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing and scheduling of construction activities.
nAttends onsite and offsite client meetings.
nServes as technical liaison with clients on project efforts and coordinates technical efforts within discipline areas.
nEvaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations.
nParticipates in project scoping and estimating and proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations.
nReviews assigned project(s) after award to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences and develops schedules and budgets
nProvides coordination of project execution and control, in a given discipline area, to achieve continuity of purpose within scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start-up through project closeout
nPerform design calculations and conduct investigative analyses toward completion of assigned design tasks, and direct preparation of design specifications
nOrganize scheduling of specific tasks and assignments
nUses senior-level technical expertise to consider broad range of engineering solutions
nResponsible for the discipline-specific planning, work distribution, and leadership and adherence to the schedule, and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects
n nRequirements:
nnBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
n16+ years of track design experience
nProfessional Engineer, P.E. in Maryland, PA or DC - Virginia PE is a plus
nDemonstrated knowledge of rail track design, management and implementation of transit/passenger/freight rail projects
nFamiliarity with MDOT MTA, MDOT SHA, MDTA and other local agencies such as the City of Baltimore DOT a plus
nAdvanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, practices, and techniques, including AREMA guidelines
nDemonstrated experience in Microstation V8i, Inroads, and Open Rail
nSkill in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
nAbility to demonstrate strong attention to detail
nAbility to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills
nSelf-motivated and detail-oriented
n nBenefits:
nWRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
nnFlexible work schedule options
nCompetitive salary
nLeave accrual and paid holidays
nHealthcare benefits
nGroup Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term insurance
nFlexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
n401(k) Retirement Plan
nTuition Reimbursement
nEmployee Assistance Program
nParental and maternity leave benefits
n nnWRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.
nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
n Position # 3087
nn#LI - Onsite #LI - Senior Level
Worksite address
king of prussia, PA, 19406, US
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