Rail Bridge EIT/Designer

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering techniques and procedures related to the design of bridges, structures, retaining walls and supporting facilities for our various freight railroad clients
• Work under the guidance and direct supervision of a Professional Engineer to serve in a technical capacity to assist in checking drawings and calculations, developing material lists and calculating quantities, and reviewing construction submittals, using structural design software programs
• Participate and assist in rail bridges and structures assessments
• Absorb and assist in the development of project deliverables, including calculations, design plans, cost estimates, specifications, and feasibility reports
• Have a desire to work in and learn about the railroad industry and may regularly interact with clients and other rail industry professionals
• Work closely with Project Engineers and Managers to gain the engineering experience to obtain professional engineering license

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
• EIT or ability to obtain EIT certification; candidates hired without EIT will have the title of 'Rail Bridge Designer' until certification is obtained
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD, and design software for layout and design
• Intern or professional experience in transportation-related civil design (e.g., roadway, railroads or transit, or other linear corridor design)
• Interest in the freight railroad industry
• Strong understanding and experience with engineering software packages

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and knowledge of engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
• Bently OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• Strong understanding and hands-on use of computers for structural layout and design
• Good communication skills and willing to work in a team environment