Senior Project Engineer; Rail

Overview

ABOUT BARTLETT & WEST: Bartlett & West is an engineering, technology and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a “We Before Me” mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities and each other. We’re less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact.

Position Summary:

This position will design civil engineering projects including focus areas of railroad projects. Working closely with the Project Manager in charge of the project, the position may identify and develop the scope of work, meet customer expectations, assist in pricing contracts, perform engineering services, oversee project quality, identify resources and manage them relative to a specific project, and meet project deadlines and profitability goals.

Position may be expected to serve as the Engineer of Record on project plans and documents.

This position has a focus in rail projects. Project work will include: track design, freight design, etc.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develops plans and specifications for rail projects.
• Will focus on track design.
• Performs traffic analysis/traffic studies as needed.
• May assist with proposal preparations and fee development.
• Utilizes Microstation or AutoCAD to design and analyze rail projects.
• Writes technical reports and conducts conceptual design studies.
• Will act as part of a team of professionals headed by a Project Manager.
• Provides internal technical advice to project managers throughout the company for preparing proposals and developing client presentations.
• Collaborates with a project manager with project planning and provides technical guidance on the development of the project scope, concepts and strategies to be used, task organization, estimates of effort, fee structure and amount, risk management, the identification of other required resources, and schedules necessary to complete the project. Collaborates with the development of cost and budget estimates for the project.
• Directs, manages and participates in the production of the project deliverables, up to and including signing and sealing of work products as a Registered Professional Engineer. Performs or participates in some or all of the following:
• Preliminary studies, plans and cost estimates
• Plan, oversee, and develop final report for studies
• Definition of and oversight of design process
• Designs and plan production
• Conducting project status/review meetings
• Specification and contract document development and production
• Bidding and contract award
• Contract Administration oversight
• Monitors and maintains quality on all facets of the project deliverable
• Performs site investigations and prepares report(s) documenting existing conditions.
• Provides input to the project manager and/or others regarding the monthly project accounting process, including review of time and expense charges to projects.
• Stays abreast of new engineering trends, techniques, strategies, philosophies and methods. Participates in professional organization(s) in the engineer’s area of expertise and/or client focus. Maintains professional licensure in the states required by the company.
• Regularly analyzes specific issues on project manager’s project to recommend solutions that are efficient and cost effective.
• Meets with vendors of equipment on a technical basis with project managers and project teams as directed.
• Selects appropriate materials and equipment for the project application, accounting for desired performance, costs, and operation and maintenance considerations.
• Manages engineering work and interfaces with other disciplines as needed.
• Typically handles multiple projects for multiple clients simultaneously.
• Visits clients and job sites as needed to support project(s) and business development needs.
• Serves as consultant on transportation projects during construction phase.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent listening and reading skills, including proofreading
• Effective…