Job Description:

AZTEC is seeking a Railway Project Engineer in our Irvine, CA office to support our growing team! In this role, you will be an integral part of AZTEC’s Rail and Transit group by working on high-profile projects including high-speed rail, commuter rail, metro, light rail, streetcar, and bus rapid transit throughout North America and mainly California. The Project Engineer will be involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently. This position performs a full range of professional railway engineering assignments in a full-functioning capacity. Considerable independent judgment is required to carry out assignments that have an impact on services or programs. Guidelines may be available to complete the project, but each project will require adaptation or interpretation of the guidelines to determine appropriate courses of action. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, technically proficient, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, and is team oriented. The ideal candidate is also willing to travel periodically.

Duties:

• Prepare railway and transit designs including development of plans and specifications
• Responsible for the completion of high-quality rail and transit engineering projects on budget and schedule with a high level of customer satisfaction
• Ensure that all design documents, reports, inspections, and information required to serve the client are properly prepared and reported
• Ensure client schedules are met
• Support the Senior Project Managers through the entire project’s development to complete documents on schedule
• Preparation and checking of design calculations, quantities, cost estimates, specifications, and project plans
• Guidelines may be available but require adaptation or interpretation to determine appropriate courses of action
• Availability to support the TYPSA Group Railway Department in overseas projects

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience on Rail and Transit projects and preferred with experience with California transportation/transit agencies, including LA Metro, Metrolink, RCTC, OCTA, SANBAG, and Amtrak as well as Class I railroads operating in the region
• California P.E. certification or able to get California PE within 6 months of hire
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier
• Primavera and Project Wise software is a plus
• Local experience in California is highly preferred

Working Conditions and Environment:

Will need the ability to establish rapport quickly with others working on the same project, and be able to promote a positive team environment. Working knowledge of dealing with a diverse population while using tact, diplomacy, and respect. (this section is for all employees)

Company Benefits:

AZTEC offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k) plan.

Company Overview:

AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc. (AZTEC) is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and provides diversified technical and consulting services to clients in the United States. AZTEC is part of the TYPSA Group, an international consulting engineering firm with over 3,100 employees and more than 50 offices worldwide providing multidisciplinary consulting services in the fields of civil engineering, architecture, and environment. AZTEC has a diverse culture that focuses on providing rich opportunities for its employees. 

AZTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Please apply online at www.aztec.us/career.