Rail Associate V

Title: Rail Associate V - Part Time Variable hours

Location: Richmond United States

Job Description:

Part-Time VariableRail

Richmond, VA, US

Requisition ID: 3705

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Rail Engineer to join our Rail team, be based in the Richmond area, and working a part-time variable schedule of less than 20 hours a week.  As part of the Rail Group, the Rail Engineer manages the design and construction oversight of projects involving transportation in railroad and rail transit facilities and property.

About Moffatt & Nichol: 

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy. 

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Oversee and manage rail related design projects from concept to final design (final PS&E)
• Oversee specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers
• Performs Second Round QA/QC of other team members work
• Field evaluation lead for Crossing Diagnostics (sometimes as only M&N (client) representative present
• Review schedule, cost variances, and assist with developing and implementing recommendations for corrective action.
• Will serve as a task manager on rail and transit related projects and lead engineering staff for all required submittal phases 
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance
• Coordinate the design and management of projects involving transportation in railroad and rail transit facilities and property. 
• Coordinate meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers
• Develops and maintains project summary updates with client

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; required
• Master's degree in Engineering; preferred
• 12+ years of experience of transportation/transit planning and environmental documentation; required
• Experience with Class 1 railroads, commuter and transit agencies, AREMA, CPUC, and FRA, design standards, manuals, requirements, and funding as well as local funding coordination; required
• Valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record; required
• Microsoft Office software experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Working conditions:

This is a field position with some office work. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.