Rail/Transit Design Engineer

  • New York, New York
  • Full Time
Civil Design Engineer Job Description

We are seeking several highly skilled and motivated Civil Design Engineers with over four years of experience to join our growing office in New York City. The designers will have experience in rail and transit design. The candidates will provide conceptual, permitting, and final design for a transit project in NYC. They will offer engineering design services conforming to applicable codes and standards, develop studies and reports for various stages of work, and prepare technical specifications and construction cost estimates.

Responsibilities

  • Provide conceptual, permitting, and final design for transit projects in NYC.
  • Develop engineering design services conforming to applicable codes and standards.
  • Prepare studies and reports for various stages of work.
  • Create technical specifications and construction cost estimates.
Essential Skills
  • Civil engineering experience with 5+ years in transportation, rail, and MTA projects.
  • Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation/Open roads.
  • Experience on DOT/MTA projects.
  • Ability to handle technical design on aviation, transportation, and highway/roadway projects.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • EIT preferred.
  • Experience in land development, site development, grading, drainage, site plan, and highway design.
Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid schedule, requiring office presence twice a week. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a small firm that allows for quick growth and the opportunity to wear many hats. The New York office is relatively new, providing ample room for growth and involvement in all areas of business from design to business development and project pursuits. Employees have the opportunity to establish direct relationships with clients due to the firm's unique position of priming most of its work. The company offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, yearly raises, and bonuses.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for yearly raises and bonuses
401k + Match
Medical
Dental
Vision

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Job ID: 488088393
Originally Posted on: 8/4/2025

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