Rail Construction Administration | 041 | This is for work specific to the Rail Division. NCDOT is required to oversee the design and construction on any given project. That oversight can be accomplished on the more complex projects with consultants who help in the financial, documentation, and oversight of construction tasks. | Project Manager | P.E. or R.A. | 10 | PE or AIA | | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Demand Modeling, Ridership, Revenue, Operating Costs for Commuter & Intercity Passenger Rail Operations | 052 | Ridership/Revenue modeling for passenger rail systems. | | | 10 | | Must show substantial experience performing ridership/revenue modeling and forecasting for passenger rail service, including familiarity with the eastern seaboard and Northeast rail corridor. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Historic Passenger Station Renovations | 107 | NCDOT historically has been involved in renovations of pre-1950 passenger stations. Historical stations usually contain high levels of asbestos and lead paint. Abatement of these materials is required before renovations begin. | Project Manager | R.A. | 20 | AIA | Must show several examples of recent project experience in the renovation and restoration of historical stations. A broad understanding of the North Carolina Building Codes, FRA rules and regulations, ADA compliance, and local zoning ordinances is required. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Maintenance Facility | 137 | NCDOT has been involved in the design, management, and construction of maintenance facilities located along railroad tracks. | Project Manager | P.E. or R.A. | 10 | PE or AIA | Must show several examples of maintenance facilities. An understanding of passenger trains, building codes, FRA rules and regulations, ADA compliance, and local zoning ordinances is required. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Passenger Platforms | 147 | NCDOT has been involved in the design, management, and construction of passenger platforms located along railroad tracks. | Project Manager | P.E. or R.A. | 10 | PE or AIA | Must show several examples of passenger platforms. An understanding of passenger trains; building codes; FRA rules and regulations; Amtrak, CSXT, and NS requirements; and ADA compliance is required. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Passenger Station Design | 148 | NCDOT historically has been involved in renovations of pre-1950 passenger stations and as of late new stations. These newer stations are of the modern style of construction that is being built today. | Project Manager | R.A. | 10 | AIA | Must show several examples of recent project experience in station design and layout. A broad understanding of the North Carolina Building Codes, FRA rules and regulations, ADA compliance, and local zoning ordinances is required. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Construction Project Inspection and Management | 176 | | | | | | Must show the presence of a current safety program, familiarity with railroad construction means and methods, and experience inspecting railroad construction projects for Class I railroads. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Corridor Maintenance Assessments, Surveys and Lease Studies | 177 | NCDOT has been involved in the maintenance, preservation, and reactivation of railroad corridors throughout the state. | Project Engineer | P.E. | 5 | P.E. | A detailed understanding of maintenance assessments, surveys, and lease studies is required. Must show recent project experience related to the assessments and surveys of work to be completed. Also, show recent examples of lease analysis. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Corridor Traffic Modeling & Capacity | 178 | | | | | | Must show experience related to rail traffic modeling and capacity studies with recent project history given. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Facilities | 179 | NCDOT has been involved in the design, management, and construction of rail facilities. | Project Manager | P.E. or R.A. | 10 | | Must show several examples of rail facilities. An understanding of passenger trains, building codes, FRA rules and regulations, ADA compliance, and local zoning ordinances is required. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Functional and Preliminary Design | 180 | | | | | | Must show project experience in rail design at the concept and functional level, to include recently completed projects related to new location or existing alignment improvements. Alternatives analysis history is also desired as it demonstrates the firm’s ability to propose various solutions for complex issues.+J4:J6 | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Sidings | 181 | Associated with the NCDOT Preserved Corridors, Train Stations, and Locomotive & Railcar Maintenance Facilities. | Project Engineer | P.E. | 5 | P.E. | Must show recent project experience related to the design and layout, from preliminary through final design and construction, of industrial and rail sidings. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Railroad Crossing Signal and Traffic Engineering Services | 182 | Civil design of grade crossing separation projects. | Project Engineer | P.E. | 5 | P.E. | Must show experience in design of civil plans for highway-rail grade crossing signals/gates projects at multiple locations. Must show experience in design of railroad-preempted traffic signals. Must have at least one registered PE with experience in grade crossing signals. Must have at least one registered PE with experience in railroad-preempted traffic signals. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Railroad Crossing Signal and Traffic Engineering Services | 182 | Electrical design of grade crossing signals/gates projects. | Project Engineer | P.E. | 5 | P.E. | Must show experience in design of electrical/electronic highway-rail grade crossing signals/gates systems. Experience must include track circuits, train detection/ crossing control systems, wiring of flashing light signals and gates, and all other elements necessary for a fully functional automatic grade crossing warning system in accordance with host railroad and NCDOT standards and specifications. P.E. not required, but desired. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Railroad Crossing Signal and Traffic Engineering Services | 182 | Other traffic engineering services. | Project Engineer | P.E. | 5 | P.E. | Must show experience with traffic capacity analysis, traffic safety analysis, and highway-rail crossing inventory in accordance with FRA and NCDOT standards and specifications. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Railroad Communications and Signal System Design | 183 | | | | | | Must show project experience in designing discipline components and projects for Class I railroads. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Railroad Asset Management and Data Analysis | 187 | Collect, analyze and/or manage rail asset data
including highway/rail characterstics, structures and electronic devices
involving railroad and highway transportation networks.
| Project Manager, Senior GIS Specialist | P.E., CAPM, PMP, or GISP | 5 | | Must show experience with transportion network
characteristics, structures, traffic safety equipment, and warning devices.
Familiarity with incident tracking and crossing inventory data in accordance
with FRA and NCDOT standards and specifications. Must show expertise in data
quality assurance and control, data governance and documenting busines process
work flows and standard operating procedures.
| | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Railroad Data Inventory and Assessment Surveys | 188 | Collect
asset data for inventory or condition surveys that include both railroad and
highway characteristics.
| Senior Technician, Engineer | | 2 | | Two (2) years of experience performing NCDOT
surveys or other transportation-related asset management surveys or work
orders.
| | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Review of Railroad Engineering Drawings, Standards & Specifications | 191 | | | | | | Must show project experience as a reviewer of drawings, standards, and specifications for rail improvement project stakeholders and owners. More than one review contract in recent history is desirable. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Studies of Economic and Fiscal Impact of Rail Related Activities | 234 | Economic analysis of rail related activities. | | | 5 | | Must show substantial experience estimating direct and in-direct cash inputs to local and regional economies, job creation and other economic impacts resulting from passenger rail and freight rail related activities. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Technical & Negotiation Assistance in Securing Rail Lines or Corridors | 238 | | | | 5 | | Must show experience in the valuation of railroads, both active and inactive, including corridors and miscellaneous property and rolling stock. Must show experience in negotiations with Class 1 and short-line railroads regarding purchases of right-of-way, equipment, and business interests. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Traffic Separation Studies & Crossing Evaluation Studies | 255 | | Project Engineer | P.E. | | P.E. | Roadway design experience required. Experience in feasibility studies is a plus, but not a requirement. Experience in railroad work is plus, but not a requirement. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Train Performance & Rail Line Capacity Analysis | 257 | Train Performance Calculation and Capacity Modeling. | | | 5 | | Must show substantial experience performing all aspects of Train Performance Calculation as well as Capacity Modeling for passenger and freight rail systems. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Industrial and Yard Track Design and Layout | 394 | | | | | | Must show recent project experience related to the design and layout, from preliminary through final design and construction, of industrial and yard tracks. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Freight Main Track Design and Layout | 395 | | | | | | Must show several examples of recent project experience related to the design and layout of freight railroad main track and siding design. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Innercity Passenger and HSR Design and Layout | 396 | | | | | | Must show several examples of recent project experience related to the design and layout, from preliminary through final design and construction, of intercity passenger and high speed rail track design. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Transit Design and Plans Review | 397 | | | | | | Must show recent project experience related to the design of rail transit projects. In addition, design review contracts should be noted when completed for rail transit stakeholders as this is required for prequalification under this code. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Viability Analysis & Support Work for Railroad Related Projects | 437 | Activities related to the determination of viability and/or feasibility of rail related projects, both freight and passenger, from the standpoint of: logistics, alternatives analysis, intermodal relationships, performance, economics, regulatory compliance, and other related disciplines. It also covers support areas involving applications and agreements preparation, performance metrics, and all aspects of the rail planning process, both direct and indirect (as in rail-related aspects of “non-rail” transportation projects, such as scoping needs for highway projects that interface with the rail system). | | | | | Must show expertise and substantial railroad (passenger and/or freight) related experience in at least one of the following areas: planning, design, operations, maintenance, inspection, regulatory compliance, logistics, intermodal, economic analysis, performance evaluation, coordination/communications, staff support, or related fields as appropriate to specific project needs. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Safety Oversight of Rail Fixed Guideway Systems | 457 | Safety oversight of rail transit systems and freight railroads through the enforcement and administration of pertinent federal regulations. | Task Manager | | 5 | | Must show experience in interpreting, enforcement and administration of Title 49 CFR Transportation Part 659 and associated Parts applicable to the Federal Transit Administration’s State Safety Oversight Program. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Railroad Information & Data Acquisition Liaison | 468 | Performs administrative and technical duties in support of NCDOT rail programs. Performs crossing safety evaluations. Evaluates crossing sites for roadway geometry, potential risks, and crossing safety issues. Prepares estimates of probable cost for or value of project decisions. Coordinates exchange of railroad specific information among entities including public, railroad company representatives, and other governmental agencies. | | | 15 | | Must have extensive experience and demonstrable expertise in the railroad industry specific to crossing safety planning, education, construction, and contract administration, including demonstrated communications skills in negotiating and facilitating crossing project scopes. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Car Lean Tests/High Cant Deficiency | 469 | NCDOT is required by the FRA to demonstrate compliance of equipment operating in Piedmont service to 49 CFR Part 213, Section 213.57(b) and (d) for maximum cant deficiencies of 3 and 4 inches at operating curving speeds. NCDOT Collects data from static lean testing and route testing to confirm the steady state roll angles, which are suitable for NCDOT equipment to operate at 3 and 4 inch cant deficiencies. | Project Engineer | P.E. | 7 | P.E. | Must show experience in interpreting 49 CFR Part 213, Section 213.57(b) and (d) for maximum cant deficiencies of 3 and 4 inches at operating curving speeds. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Ride Quality Testing | 471 | To ensure the best possible quality of ride for passengers on NCDOT equipment and as a maintenance tool, NCDOT occasionally conducts ride quality testing along the Piedmont route. NCDOT conducts dynamic state testing utilizing accelerometers mounted to the railcar truck frames and car bodies. This data is collected and analyzed to identify potential equipment maintenance issues or locations of track deficiencies based on locations and trends of above average recorded G loads. | Project Engineer | | 5 | P.E. | | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Lighting/Signage Testing | 472 | NCDOT equipment must comply with and meet all FRA regulations and APTA standards for lighting levels and signage requirements on passenger equipment. NCDOT conducts lighting and signage assessments after refurbishment programs conclude. NCDOT conducts various tests to ensure light levels in various parts of the passenger cabin are above the minimum federally mandated levels for luminosity, emergency lighting meets federal requirements for time and luminescence, and emergency signage placements meet FRA and APTA requirements. | Project Engineer | P.E. Desirable | 5 | P.E. | | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Fire Safety Analysis | 473 | NCDOT conducts fire safety analysis on all materials used in its rail passenger cars during the refurbishment process and when new material types are incorporated into the railcar passenger area. Fire analysis is required by 49 CFR 238.103 (d) for in service railroad passenger equipment. Information is obtained on material from providers and vendors, consultants examine physical properties within each car, and consultants determine whether any material included in any NCDOT rail passenger car might pose a fire safety risk, which may affect the overall equipment operation. | Project Engineer | P.E. | 7 | P.E. | | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Alternative Fuels | 474 | NCDOT has been working with the NCSU Environmental Engineering (EE) Department to test the performance of our locomotives on various blends of biodiesel fuel, with the intent of reducing fuel emissions and thus creating a more “green” program. To date locomotives have been tested with biodiesel fuel blends ranging from 10- 60% biodiesel, with future plans to continue testing one locomotive to 100% biodiesel fuel. NCDOT will also be evaluating other alternative fuels, including but not limited to, Liquid Natural Gas and Fuel Cell/Hydrogen Technologies. | Project Engineer | P.E. Desirable | 7 | PhD or P.E. | | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Positive Train Control (PTC) for Locomotives | 475 | Support development of a Positive Train Control Development Plan (PTCDP), which is necessary for compliance with 49CFR236. This development plan will address the locomotive requirements, as part of the full PTCDP implementation. The scope of services includes development of PTC Implementation Plan, Safety Plan, Training Program and Maintenance Program Integration. Provide NCDOT guidance on issues related to the congressional mandate requiring US railroads to implement Positive Train Control (PTC) by December 2015. Provides updates on the status of regulatory requirements being developed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and how those requirements may pertain to current and planned NCDOT passenger train | Project Engineer | P.E. | 7 | P.E. | | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Facilities Track Design | 476 | Includes the NCDOT Preserved Corridors, Train Stations, and Locomotive & Railcar Maintenance Facilities. | Project Engineer | P.E. | 5 | P.E. | Must show recent project experience related to the design and layout, from preliminary through final design and construction, of industrial, passenger station and yard tracks. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Architectural Services | 477 | Specific to rail passenger train stations or Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facilities. | Project Manager | A.I.A. | 5 | A.I.A. | | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) | 478 | Technical Support to assess maintenance services for the NCDOT Piedmont Service. Tasks include, but are not limited to, Life Cycle Maintenance Projections, Maintenance Plan Efficiencies, evaluation of potential cost reductions, evaluation of current Planned Maintenance Program and identification of Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and/or Condition Based Maintenance Program. | Project Manager | P.E. Preferred | 5 | P.E. Preferred | | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Rail Engineering Contracts and Agreements and Business Practices | 483 | Develop and review contracts and agreements for rail engineering, planning, crossing safety, and operations and facilities in support of NCDOT rail programs; review Rail business practices to ensure compliance with NCDOT policies and procedures. | | | 5 | | Must have experience and expertise in the transportation industry specific to contracts and agreements. Should have experience with NCDOT business practices. Experience with SAP (as it relates to NCDOT) is desirable. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |
Passenger Station Site Design | 494 | The associated site design at railroad passenger station projects that include elements such as parking, erosion control, storm water control, utility design, open space, setbacks and other local ordinance, and State and Federal requirements. | Project Engineer or Project Architect | P.E. | 10 years | P.E. or AIA | Must show recent project experience related to site design and layout, from preliminary through final design and construction. | | Greg Keel, 919 707-4151, gkeel@ncdot.gov |