Rail Signal Design – Project Engineer #1186

  • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Join Benesch’s fastest-growing division on the Railroad Grade Crossing team! Here, you’ll tackle exciting projects like traffic signal preemption design, rail grade crossing safety improvements, traffic operations studies, and other critical rail signal work. Our team specializes in grade crossing and wayside signal design, delivering trusted expertise that makes a real impact across the Rail Division.

As a Project Engineer on the Railroad Grade Crossing team, you will provide technical leadership and expertise to the design staff. You will lead quality assurance and quality control efforts, advise on complex and high-impact projects, and oversee the technical execution of work. This role includes directing and coordinating project staff across multiple disciplines to ensure designs meet technical, safety, and client standards.

Location

This position is part of Benesch’s national Rail Division, with the Rail Grade Crossing team anchored in our Fort Worth, TX office. While the role supports a hybrid presence in Fort Worth, we offer flexibility for remote work and will consider fully remote arrangements for qualified candidates.

The Impact You Will Have

  • Perform intermediate- to advanced-level design work with minimal direction or supervision
  • Select and recommend design approaches and prepare preliminary designs for engineering teams
  • Execute advanced drafting and design tasks, including engineering calculations, drawing revisions, material takeoffs, and evaluation of project specifications
  • Mentor junior staff and share technical knowledge to support team development
  • Build client relationships through networking opportunities and participation in client meetings

What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • 5–10 years of experience in rail signal design or closely related rail/transportation engineering work
  • Applied working knowledge of MicroStation and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment on complex projects
  • Ability to mentor and support less experienced staff through knowledge-sharing and technical guidance #LI-MM1

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