Railroad Bridge Engineer
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 structural engineer (railroad bridges)
Builds
Railroad bridges, guideways, retaining structures, culverts, and related structural components
Domain
Transportation infrastructure (railroad)
Required skills
Structural analysis, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, structural steel, foundation systems, seismic design, construction sequencing, quality assurance, contract specifications review, engineering reports
Preferred skills
California PE license, AREMA, AASHTO LRFD, Caltrans manuals, finite element analysis, BIM coordination, Primavera Unifier, Procore, Bluebeam Revu, OSHA 30-Hour certification
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, finite element analysis software, bridge design software, BIM coordination tools, Primavera Unifier, Procore, Bluebeam Revu
Responsibilities
Review bridge design plans, calculations, shop drawings, and construction work plans for technical accuracy; Evaluate contractor proposals, design modifications, and value engineering proposals; Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Construction Managers, and contractors to resolve structural issues; Review structural concrete placement, reinforcing steel details, post-tensioning, and temporary works; Perform engineering analyses to support field decisions on constructability and design deviations; Verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and railroad/transportation standards; Support construction claims evaluations with technical documentation; Participate in design review meetings, constructability reviews, and risk assessments; Review inspection reports, material testing results, and non-conformance reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC