Design Engineer

Job Summary
Develops designs and estimates of multiple infrastructure and capital projects to produce a safe, maintainable and reliable railroad. Works with the Project Manager and coordinate with CSX Track, Signal & Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation and various consultants to design and estimate project costs. Work is complex in nature and is carried out with limited guidance.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Develop from concepts, working across multiple disciplines and coordinating with the Project Manager and Project Sponsor, preliminary and detail designs on CSX Infrastructure projects working with General Engineering Consultant (GEC) and Signal Engineering Consultant (SEC).
• Become proficient with Micro-station and Google Earth to develop conceptual sketches.
• Develop an understanding of CSX Design and Construction, Maintenance of Way and Industrial Development Standards & Procedures that will be used to create project designs.
• Work with CSX Signal Construction, CSX Track & Civil Construction, CSX Environmental Group, CSX Real Property, Property Services and CSX Transportation Group to develop overall construction plan and in service plan for Infrastructure Projects.
• Develop project estimates for the construction of complex Infrastructure Projects and prepare Authority For Expenditure's (AFE's) for review and input.
• Participate with CSX Standards to evaluate new signal and track equipment and designs to ensure conformity to CSX Safety and Standard Policies.
• Review invoices and Contractor Expenses associated with Infrastructure Projects and recommend approval/rejection to the Project Manager.
• Attend Quarterly Quality Reviews with GEC / SEC.
• Participate with Engineering Department Safety Initiatives including Monthly Safety Overlap Meetings, best practice job reviews and safety incident reviews.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree in Engineering (civil, structural, electrical, electronic, or mechanical)

Equivalent Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree/2-year Degree
• 5 or more years of experience in Engineering (civil, structural, electrical, electronic, or mechanical)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• 5 or more years of experience in Engineering (civil, structural, electrical, electronic, or mechanical)
• Professional Engineer (PE)

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of CSX standards and American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) recommended practices
• Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration regulations and rules
• Knowledge of engineering methods including design, estimating, surveying
• Intermediate Oracle skills
• Intermediate Project Management Skills including scheduling software
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook)
• Leadership skills
• Proven time management skills to achieve deadlines and within prescribed timelines
• Ability to create, read, and understand design drawings and specifications
• Basic computer-aided design (CAD) skills such as AutoCAD and/or MicroStation

Leadership
The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

• Wear protective equipment (such as steel-toed boots, safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, and reflective vest)
• Work outside in all weather conditions
• Work flexible days/hours as dictated by business needs