Top 11 railroad engineer Jobs in chicago il

Electrical Engineer 2 - Eng
Metra —Chicago, IL
- $78,627 - $117,941 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- 3 years
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Railroad Structural Engineer
RailPros —Chicago, IL
- $78,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Engineering
- Research
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Railroad Engineering & Field Services
Benesch —Chicago, IL
- Email
- Mid-level
- Office
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Freight Rail Engineering Project Manager - Transportation
Burns & McDonnell —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $280,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- Travel
- 401(k)
- Employee stock ownership plan
Model Railroad Garden Engineer - Seasonal
Chicago Botanic Garden —Glencoe, IL
- $18.00 - $21.15 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
Railroad Bridge Engineering Manager
RailPros —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Engineering
- Office
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Rail Design Engineer
RailPros —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Rail Bridge Project Manager
HDR —Chicago, IL
- $112,529 - $160,755 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Rail Bridge Engineer
HDR —Rosemont, IL
- $84,819 - $121,070 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Civil Highway Engineer / Railroad Specialist
GFT. —Schaumburg, IL
- $85,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Sr. Rail Bridge Engineer
GFT. —Schaumburg, IL
- $135,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Master's degree
- Team management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Electrical Engineer 2 - Eng

Metra -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$78,627 - $117,941 a year
1 day ago

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Lighting systems
Electrical system design
Power system design
Company vehicle operation
Driver's License
Design engineering
Electrical control system design

Full Job Description

Job Description

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

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Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Reporting directly to the Director, Electrical Engineering, the Electrical Engineer II will prepare the electrical design packages (drawings, specifications and technical calculations) for power and lighting systems and ensure compliance for all Metra facilities. Supervise and coordinate activities of construction contract contractors and provide guidance and supervision for design projects prepared by outside consultants. Provide capital and maintenance project cost estimates and cost studies to determine accuracy and cost effectiveness of the designs. Develop project and construction schedules. Prepare the scope of work and complete Grant Development's project request forms to insure adequate funding for proposed capital projects. This position is issued a cellular phone. Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late, afternoon, evenings, or weekends. Must be able to operate a vehicle. Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Job Requirements

Must have Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
In addition to #1, must have five (5) years experience in the Electrical Engineering field with emphasis in the design of electrical power, lighting, and control .
Three (3) years of indirect supervisory experience that includes three of the following responsibilities: day-to-day employee management, assigning tasks, providing guidance and training, monitoring performance, dispute resolution, budgeting, hiring, disciplinary and/or termination.

Preferences:

Railroad experience and knowledge of the 1500VDC traction power system is preferred.
Expertise with construction methods and able to assist in construction management activities such as site preparation, construction inspection and supervision, problem resolution, construction safety and knowledge of train operations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, preferably Word and Excel.
Have a working knowledge of AUTOCADD or MicroStations operations.
Experience using ADOBE CS3 is preferred.
Effective verbal, written, and inter-personal skills to work with various engineering departments, utilities, freight railroads and governmental agencies.
Maintain a current valid driver’s license.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

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