Logistics Engineer III, Rail Operations

Job Summary Under general supervision, the position is responsible for utilizing problem solving and quantitative methods to provide engineering solutions in various areas of the organization. The incumbent will coordinate with internal and external customers to understand the parameters of projects.

Job Description Key Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of organization to make improvements to existing processes or solutions
• Increase awareness and knowledge of quantitative methods, computer programming, optimization, and/or solution design to support data analysis
• Identify and solve problems related to process improvement by analyzing internal and external data or process mapping
• Analyze a variety of data and processes to reduce cost and increase business productivity
• Tailor communication of technical information to audience of peers and business partners
• Interact with internal and external customers to understand stakeholder needs Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and implement solutions

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Management, or related field, or foreign equivalent, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training with 4 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or related field

AND Demonstration of the following

• Experience in data visualization software, statistics, operations research, linear programming, forecasting, predictive modeling, relational databases, and/or SQL

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, supply chain, logistics engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency with data analysis, database management, and data visualization tools such as SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Experience leveraging automation and workflow tools, including Microsoft Power Automate, Databricks, or comparable technologies, to improve operational efficiency and reporting processes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex operational data and develop data-driven solutions.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education Bachelors: Industrial Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Management Information Systems (Required), Bachelors: Mathematics (Required), Bachelors: Statistics (Required)

Work Experience Engineering

Certifications Job Opening ID: 00644230 Logistics Engineer III, Rail Operations (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.” J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.