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Railroad Bridge Engineer

Sacramento, CA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

Review bridge designs, evaluate contractor submittals, and resolve field engineering issues to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements for railroad bridge infrastructure.

Role type

Senior IC Railroad Bridge Engineer

Builds

Railroad bridges, guideways, retaining structures, culverts, and related structural components

Domain

Transportation infrastructure (Railroad)

Deliverable

Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, structural steel, foundation systems, seismic design principles, railroad bridge construction methods, engineering analyses, technical writing, problem-solving

Preferred skills

California PE license, large-scale rail infrastructure project support, AREMA/AASHTO LRFD/Caltrans standards knowledge, falsework/shoring/erection engineering, finite element analysis, BIM coordination, Primavera Unifier/Procore/Bluebeam Revu

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite, structural analysis software, bridge design software, BIM tools, Primavera Unifier, Procore, Bluebeam Revu

Responsibilities

Review bridge design plans, calculations, shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals for technical accuracy; Evaluate contractor proposals and design modifications; Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Construction Managers, and contractors to resolve structural issues; Review structural concrete placement, reinforcing steel, post-tensioning, and temporary works; Perform engineering analyses for construction sequencing and design deviations; Verify compliance with approved plans and railroad standards; Support construction claims evaluations; Participate in design review and constructability meetings; Review inspection reports and NCRs.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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