Rail Bridge Engineer

Description

• 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

• 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

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance