Project Engineer I/II Engineering Services

Location: Kansas City, KS, United States. This is a full-time onsite role with approximately 60–90% travel, rotating shifts, emergency on-call responsibilities, and possible relocation assistance based on business needs.

Salary: $96,300–$108,600 per year.

Company

hirify.global operates and maintains an extensive freight railroad infrastructure network across North America.

What you will do

• Manage construction projects through planning, permitting, administration, construction management, inspection, and performance control.
• Implement construction safety processes and evaluate project change orders.
• Support cash-flow forecasting and prepare detailed estimates for capital expenditure programs.
• Develop engineering plans, estimates, and schedules for mainline, track, yard, and railway facility projects, including stabilization work.
• Provide engineering support for railroad structures such as bridges, tunnels, and culverts.
• Coordinate contractors, public agencies, and Signal, Track, Telecommunications, and Structures teams.

Requirements

• Experience working with contractors on track, facilities, and new construction projects.
• Planning and engineering design capability, with a thorough understanding of track and general civil engineering, including geotechnical engineering.
• Knowledge of track maintenance and train operations, or the ability to quickly learn BNSF engineering standards and policies.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and multi-project coordination skills.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor safety-sensitive conditions, including extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noise, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery.
• Engineering or Construction Management degree is highly desired; understanding of permitting processes is desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace with equal opportunity and professional development resources.
• 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program.
• Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, and other healthcare options.
• HSA with employer contributions, life and disability insurance, and family support benefits.
• Annual incentive compensation, generous leave policies, and wellness and travel discounts.