Engineer I/II/III (Alaska Railroad)

Company: Center for Watershed Protection
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Purpose of Position:Applies advanced engineering knowledge and skills to lead and manage a diverse range of engineering design and project management tasks. Utilizes independent judgment, creativity, and technical expertise to address complex challenges and oversee projects of significant scale and complexity.Duties and Responsibilities:Design Engineer:

• Leads as the primary Design Engineer on assigned projects, with an emphasis in civil and structural disciplines.
• Executes multifaceted engineering functions encompassing design, construction, maintenance, evaluation, inspection, and repair of infrastructure across the rail belt.
• Strives to optimize safety, durability, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency in all projects and functions.
• Drafts plan sets in AutoDesk AutoCAD and Civil3D.Project Engineer:
  • Provides seasoned engineering oversight, review, direction, coordination, and approval of work conducted by internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensures technical integrity and compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Assists other Design Engineers as needed.
  • Drafts plan sets in AutoDesk AutoCAD and Civil3D.Regulatory Compliance and Stakeholder Coordination:
    • Develops technical documentation for permits and facilitates approvals from regulatory agencies.
    • Coordinates with federal, state, and local authorities, community groups, and the public to address project-related concerns and conflicts.Railway Line Clearances:
      • Evaluates dimensional and excessive weight loads for travel along the rail belt, ensuring adherence to safety standards and established corporate procedures.
      • Applies restrictions to loaded rail cars to permit movement throughout the system, as determined through the abovementioned.
      • Available for regularly scheduled periods of being on-call, in which employee must be available by phone and computer to address clearance issues outside of standard business hours.Incident Management Support (Incident Command System):
        • Provides engineering support for incident management, including evaluation of conditions, development of restoration strategies, and documentation.Minimum QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
          • Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or a Master of Science in a subdiscipline of Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution;
          • Holds an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, or be able to obtain one within six (6) months from date of hire;
          • Demonstrates hands-on experience using AutoDesk AutoCAD;
          • Must be able to work both as an individual contributor and within a team setting;
          • Microsoft Office suite experience, with an emphasis on Word and Excel;
          • Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills;
          • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our corporate culture is a must; and,
          • Must possess a valid U.S. Driver's License.Preferred Qualifications:
            • Bachelor of Science degree in either Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited institution;
            • Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alaska, or be able to obtain licensure within (6) months from date of hire through testing, comity, or reciprocity;
            • Proficient in the use of the modeling and survey elements of AutoCAD Civil3D;
            • Ability to apply standard plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards to design projects;
            • Two (2) years' experience either in, or supporting, the North American railroad industry; and,
            • Experience in the field working on active heavy civil and/or structural project sites.
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