Track Analyst - Utility Permit Engineer

Job Summary
Provide engineering review and approval of public and private utility facility design and construction plans. Serve as the principal contact for engineering approval and project management for utility facilities within the assigned portfolio. Ensure the safety and protection of railroad assets throughout the full life cycle of each project and facility occupancy, while providing exceptional customer service to internal and external clients and helping drive process improvements through technology and AI.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, expertise, and project management during design and construction of utilities to ensure work is performed in compliance with CSXT safety requirements and specifications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with public/private utility agencies in support of engineering standards compliance, contract compliance, and established safety policies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline departmental processes and workflows, and lead assigned process improvement projects by embracing and learning new technology, including AI tools, to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Maintain personal interaction with internal business partners to ensure open lines of communication and provide timely feedback.
• Engage key internal business partners to develop risk assessment and solutions to non-standard plan requests.
• Provide performance reporting and statistical analysis in support of daily operations, and team goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with departmental team members in efforts to grow revenue, such as cellular equipment co-locates with signboards, macro cellular tower installations, as well as small cellular sites. Conduct plan review and approval for cellular activities.
• Conduct plan review and approval for longitudinal occupancies up to 2,000 feet in length as well as initial feasibility reviews.
• Review plans for proposed drainage and storm water assessment fees. 
• Support the Utility Relocations engineer by building relationships with utility owners through personal interaction and reviewing utility relocation permits. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 1 or more years of experience in Civil Engineering, Utility Design, Utility Construction, or Construction Management

Equivalent Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 10 or more years of experience required in Civil Engineering, Utility Design, Utility Construction, Construction Management, or relevant Railroad Industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 3 or more years of experience in Civil Engineering, Utility Design, Utility Construction or Construction Management
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects with conflicting priorities
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and project management skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to learn and apply new technology, including AI tools, to improve processes and workflows; a technology or AI degree is not required
• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft suite of products
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid knowledge of geographic information systems
• Basic knowledge of real estate principles

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

• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)