Rail Bridge Engineer at Gft in Los Angeles, CA | USD108,000-140,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

bridge inspection

cadd drawings

structural analysis

design documentation

quality assurance

design review

Perform bridge inspections for railway bridges.
Assist with CADD drawing development and production.
Assures the project meets quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
Perform structural bridge analysis and design utilizing current AREMA and owners’ design standards. Calculate structural quantities.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Document and organize design calculations following GFT’s Quality Management Plan.
Interpret changes in the contract and advises management on needed changes.
Ensure accuracy of engineering design, reports, load ratings, and plans. Work product must be prepared with a focus on quality, presentation, thoroughness, and follow-through; with conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards
Perform detailed checking of calculations and design drawings produced by others.

Requirements

bachelor's

eit

microstation

leap bridge

arema

4+ years

Physically capable of performing field work including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
Structural engineering background, knowledge of MicroStation and experience with structural engineering design drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
Familiarity with Class I railroad bridge standards.
Experience working directly with Class I railroads.
Engineer-in-Training E.I.T. License
Structures design experience utilizing AREMA Manual for Railroad Engineering.
AREMA member and Committee 7, 8, 9, 10 or 15 member.
Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), and experience with engineering design packages and structural analysis software systems such as LEAP Bridge Concrete, LPILE, GROUP, RISA or CSiBridge.
Willingness to travel within the continental United States.
Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) preferred.
Team oriented engineer with strong communication skills.
A minimum of 4 years' professional experience with an emphasis on structural design for Class I and transit bridge projects.
Valid Driver’s License.

Benefits

Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

successful completion of a criminal background check required.

Company

Overview

Top 500 Design Firm

Ranked in ENR's Top 500

Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.

130+ Offices

National Presence

Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.

Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms.
Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets.
Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors.
Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings.
An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.

Culture + Values

Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”

Environment + Sustainability

2025 Target

Climate Neutrality

Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.

50% Reduction

Emissions Target

Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.

10% Drop

Emissions Fall

Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.

Rating B

Climate Performance

Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.

Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.

Inclusion & Diversity

77 Graduates Expanded

WomenTech Mentoring Programme

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.

3 Editions in 2022

WomenTech Mentoring

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.

77 Graduates

WomenTech Mentoring

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.

Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.

Articles

Services overview

Insights & news

Career opportunities

Role

Description

bridge inspection

cadd drawings

structural analysis

design documentation

quality assurance

design review

Perform bridge inspections for railway bridges.
Assist with CADD drawing development and production.
Assures the project meets quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
Perform structural bridge analysis and design utilizing current AREMA and owners’ design standards. Calculate structural quantities.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Document and organize design calculations following GFT’s Quality Management Plan.
Interpret changes in the contract and advises management on needed changes.
Ensure accuracy of engineering design, reports, load ratings, and plans. Work product must be prepared with a focus on quality, presentation, thoroughness, and follow-through; with conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards
Perform detailed checking of calculations and design drawings produced by others.

Requirements

bachelor's

eit

microstation

leap bridge

arema

4+ years

Physically capable of performing field work including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
Structural engineering background, knowledge of MicroStation and experience with structural engineering design drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
Familiarity with Class I railroad bridge standards.
Experience working directly with Class I railroads.
Engineer-in-Training E.I.T. License
Structures design experience utilizing AREMA Manual for Railroad Engineering.
AREMA member and Committee 7, 8, 9, 10 or 15 member.
Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), and experience with engineering design packages and structural analysis software systems such as LEAP Bridge Concrete, LPILE, GROUP, RISA or CSiBridge.
Willingness to travel within the continental United States.
Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) preferred.
Team oriented engineer with strong communication skills.
A minimum of 4 years' professional experience with an emphasis on structural design for Class I and transit bridge projects.
Valid Driver’s License.

Benefits

Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

successful completion of a criminal background check required.

Company

Overview

Top 500 Design Firm

Ranked in ENR's Top 500

Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.

130+ Offices

National Presence

Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.

Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms.
Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets.
Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors.
Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings.
An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.

Culture + Values

Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”

Environment + Sustainability

2025 Target

Climate Neutrality

Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.

50% Reduction

Emissions Target

Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.

10% Drop

Emissions Fall

Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.

Rating B

Climate Performance

Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.

Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.

Inclusion & Diversity

77 Graduates Expanded

WomenTech Mentoring Programme

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.

3 Editions in 2022

WomenTech Mentoring

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.

77 Graduates

WomenTech Mentoring

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.

Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.

Articles

Services overview

Insights & news

Career opportunities