Rail Economic Consultant - Senior

Overview

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as a global leader in this field. We seek a Senior Rail Economic Consultant to join our Rail Economic Development team, which reports in the Transportation Practice through the Dallas Office. The position is based near a Moffatt & Nichol office in the United States. The Rail Economic Development Team identifies and pursues prospects with rail-dependent projects in economic/industrial development, and seeks to secure engineering, planning, infrastructure consulting and engineering design work for Moffatt & Nichol.

Most projects are freight-oriented in industrial development and rail intermodal arenas.

About Moffatt & Nichol:

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.

-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in planning and design of facilities that serve coastlines, harbors and rivers, and an innovator in transportation.
For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked #1 in ENR for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. The firm also ranks among 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 serving a global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides customized service and a track record of excellence in ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

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

• Develop and manage relationship networks with local, regional and state-wide economic development organizations; site selection professionals; and leadership in businesses looking to locate new, rail-dependent facilities.
• Work closely with engineers in the conceptualization and layout of physical infrastructure assets.
• Understand freight, logistics and supply chain data to inform clients about the relative merits of different logistics applications to meet their needs.
• Speak the language of logistics/supply chain and/or rail transportation/operations. Maintain a high level of trust and discretion on tightly-guarded projects, often under non-disclosure agreements.
• Reflect cultural adeptness given potential role with investors from overseas.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Technology, or Business with a transportation, manufacturing or logistics concentration; required
• 7–10 years’ experience in economic development for railroads or in railroad operations if in a customer/client dependent role; required
• Strong infrastructure background with rail-centric understanding and an understanding of broader infrastructure; required
• Engineering background is a plus, but not required
• Understanding of warehousing and distribution networks; preferred
• Understanding of port-related inland logistics; preferred
• 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 legal ability to work in the U.S. and to present required documentation at hire

Sedentary for prolonged periods, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.

At Moffatt & Nichol, we care about our team and strive to create a warm, welcoming environment. We offer a range of benefits and cover many costs to support you. Highlights include:

• Low-cost employee healthcare with company-paid high-deductible medical, dental and vision plans;
  family coverage is available and low-deductible plan available
• Generous HSA match
• Wellness program with financial incentives to keep you healthy and fit; features include nutritionist sessions, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, and mindfulness resources
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
• Generous Paid Time Off (15–25 days depending on experience), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
• 401(k) match
• Life Insurance fully paid by the company
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and opportunities for training, Leadership Development, Mentoring, YP group, and more
• Pet Insurance

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol values diversity and is committed to nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with applicable laws. We aim to recruit from diverse backgrounds and are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor prioritizing referrals of protected veterans. EEO is the LAW.