Senior Rail Project Engineer

Overview

Senior Rail Project Engineer — Alternate / Related Job Titles:
Senior Rail Civil Engineer;
Rail Site Development Engineer;
Senior Transportation Rail Engineer;
Rail Infrastructure Project Engineer;
Civil Rail Design Engineer.

Location & Onsite Flexibility:
Kansas City, MO — Onsite (Covers Kansas City, St. Louis, and Omaha offices; 10–20% travel required)

Contract Details:
Position Type:
Contract;
Contract Duration: 12 Months;
Start:
As Soon As Possible;
Pay Rate: 60–100/hour

Important:
Supplier Requirement — Maximum 50% supplier markup

The Senior Rail Project Engineer serves as a key contributor within the Rail Team, supporting rail and civil site development projects of varying size and complexity. This role provides technical leadership, multidisciplinary coordination, and hands-on engineering expertise to deliver safe, high-quality rail infrastructure solutions.

• Direct and coordinate the study and design of civil site development infrastructure systems, including rail and stormwater
• Perform standard civil engineering design work related to rail industrial development projects
• Apply established engineering techniques and procedures across site civil and rail design

• Coordinate activities across multiple disciplines for moderate to large projects
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff
• Assist with staff supervision, task assignment, and workload management

• Regularly coordinate with internal design teams, clients, sub-consultants, utility companies, and other stakeholders
• Support task leaders and project managers with execution, scheduling, and issue resolution
• Serve as a contributing team member on multi-disciplined project teams

• Perform quality reviews of engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications
• Support senior staff with complex technical aspects of projects
• Ensure deliverables meet project standards, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program and 7+ years of civil engineering experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Engineering Technology (ABET-accredited) plus FE exam and 7+ years of civil engineering experience
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and 6+ years of civil engineering experience

EPC project experience preferred

• Strong expertise in rail and civil infrastructure design
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Micro Station, Civil 3D, BIM (Revit), PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCAD, and related analysis software
• Experience leading discipline design efforts and delegating work to team members

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to travel as required

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Rail experience and/or open rail design experience
• Experience leading large, complex transportation or infrastructure projects

• Resumes must include months and years for each position (Resumes missing this information will not be submitted)

This infrastructure engineering firm designs and builds essential infrastructure for cities across the country. With a legacy dating back to 1898, the organization is driven by a strong commitment to safety, quality, and innovation, contributing to sustainable and thriving communities.

GTT is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in IT, engineering, life sciences, and professional services. We partner with leading organizations to deliver highly qualified talent for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities. With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and candidate experience, GTT supports both clients and consultants through transparent processes, responsive communication, and scalable workforce solutions. We are committed to fostering inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces and operate in full compliance with applicable employment laws.

GTT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Number: 26-00720