Railroad Bridge Engineer

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Railroad Bridge Engineer for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA. This role will review bridge designs, evaluate contractor submittals, and resolve field engineering issues to ensure compliance with project specifications, design standards, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the construction, inspection, and acceptance of railroad bridges, guideways, retaining structures, culverts, and related structural components
• Review bridge design plans, calculations, shop drawings, working drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and construction work plans for technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements
• Evaluate contractor proposals, design modifications, value engineering proposals, and field design changes while ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable engineering standards
• Coverge with Resident Engineers, Construction Managers, Design Engineers of Record, specialty consultants, and contractors to resolve structural engineering issues encountered during construction
• Perform engineering analyses and technical evaluations to support field decisions involving bridge construction sequencing, structural integrity, constructability, and design deviations
• Verify that bridge construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, quality assurance requirements, and applicable railroad and transportation design standards
• Support construction claims evaluations by providing technical documentation, engineering analyses, and review of contractor change requests
• Participate in design review meetings, constructability reviews, risk assessments, value engineering workshops, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings
• Review inspection reports, material testing results, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective action plans to ensure timely resolution of quality issues
• Assist in preparing technical memoranda, engineering reports, field recommendations, and final acceptance documentation
• Perform other bridge engineering duties as assigned in support of the CAHSR construction program

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, structural steel, foundation systems, seismic design principles, and railroad bridge construction methods

Preferred Requirements

• Current California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering, or the ability to obtain California registration through reciprocity within six (6) months of hire
• Seven (7) or more years of experience supporting railroad, bridge, highway, transit, or other major transportation infrastructure projects
• Experience interpreting engineering plans, structural calculations, contract specifications, and construction documents
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software used for structural analysis and design
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
• Experience with California High-Speed Rail, commuter rail, freight rail, or other large-scale rail infrastructure construction programs
• Knowledge of AREMA, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, Caltrans Bridge Design and Construction Manuals, and applicable California building codes
• Familiarity with finite element analysis software, bridge design software, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination tools
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification
• Experience using construction management and document control platforms such as Primavera Unifier, Procore, Bluebeam Revu, or similar systems

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Skills

• Knowledge of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, structural steel, foundation systems, seismic design principles, and railroad bridge construction methods

Benefits

The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $140000 to $220000 per year.

Pay

$140000 - $220000 yearly

Schedule

On-site