Engineer II, Software
Loram Maintenance of Way· Railroad Manufacture· Oct 21, 2026 · 7d ago
Hamel, MN, United States
In office
Full-time
Mid
$115K–$166K est.
3+ years exp
Job description
Job Title: Engineer II, Software
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Director, Software Applications and Development
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Engineer II, Software position is responsible for the design and development of innovative software solutions in a challenging engineering environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Analysis
• Analyzes software and data requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Consults with engineers, data analysists and other operations to determine system specifications to meet the functional and performance requirements.
• Communicate concepts, recommendations, and solutions effectively with customers as well as management, verbally and in written format.
Design & Development
• Designs, develops, and tests software and database applications to meet customer/product requirements.
• Design and implement optimal data pipeline architecture. Identify and build tools which utilize the data pipeline to promote insightful data analysis and automate processes.
• Develops and implements procedures and documentation for software system testing, data validation and training.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Testing, Installation, & Commissioning
• Coordinate testing, installation, and commissioning of software at customer sites.
Maintenance & Support
• Provide support and maintenance for existing applications
• Work with stakeholders including the Operations, Engineering and Data teams to support specific data extraction, analysis, and reporting/visualization needs.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers as well as management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
Experience: 3 + years of Software Design and Development. 3+ years of .NET Framework, C#, and WPF/Windows Forms (programming in these environments). 3+ years of MS SQL databases and other relational database concepts, OOA/OOD - Object Oriented Analysis and Design & GUI development.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Java, Python a plus.
*7+ years combination of education and experience in software engineering
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
Experience: Experience with Xamarin/Mobile Application Development (IOS and Android). Familiarity with Azure, ASP.NET/JS/REACT/Web development, and Entity Framework. Exposure to AI, IOT and Big Data applications a plus. MVVM or other established design patterns.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires successful completion of:
• The subject’s name must correspond to their Social Security number and date of birth.
• A nationwide, federal, and state criminal background check will be conducted. Up to a seven-year history will be considered, including incarceration or court supervision. Findings will be reviewed relative to the position requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will be conducted upon hire and annually thereafter in accordance with Loram’s Driving Policy.
• Current and prior relevant employment experience will be verified to confirm the candidate meets the minimum required years of experience for the position.
• Post-secondary education at the associate degree level or higher will be verified, including degree(s) earned and dates of completion.
• All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident drug and/or alcohol testing in compliance with federal regulations and company policy. Corporate non safety applicants are subject to drug test.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Up to 15 % travel including international, using any method of transportation.
• Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning.
• Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
• Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell.
• Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil’s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India’s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada’s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.
Benefits:
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Compensation:
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.
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