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Railroad Bridge Engineer
Keller & Associates. Lead the design and technical review of freight railroad bridge structures .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in the design and technical review of freight railroad bridge structures, with a strong foundation in structural engineering principles and compliance with railroad design guidelines. Proficient in leading teams, performing detailed calculations, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
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Bachelor's Degree In Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer Licensure5+ Years Experience Designing Bridge Structures3+ Years Experience In Railroad EngineeringKnowledge Of AREMA And AASHTO LRFD Specifications
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Hard Skills
Bridge DesignStructural CalculationsTechnical WritingProblem-SolvingReinforced ConcretePrestressed ConcreteStructural SteelSeismic Design PrinciplesFoundation SystemsFreight Railroad Bridge Construction Methods
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam Leadership
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteLARSASAP2000LPile
Certifications & Qualifications
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
Industry Keywords
Railroad EngineeringDesign GuidelinesConstruction DocumentsCompliance StandardsRegulatory Requirements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the design and technical review of freight railroad bridge structures
- Serve as a technical structural lead for freight railroad bridge projects
- Lead a team of structural engineers in the design of freight railroad bridges
- Perform and review design calculations, details, specifications, and cost estimates
- Develop design details using specialized software and write specifications
- Review construction submittals and verify compliance with project specifications, applicable design standards, and railroad requirements
- Coordinate with designers, consultants, project managers, managers, and contractors to resolve structural engineering issues
- Provide technical documentation and engineering input on contractor change requests and claims
- Participate in design review meetings, constructability reviews, risk assessments, value engineering workshops, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings
- Assist in preparing technical memoranda, engineering reports, construction drawings, field recommendations, and final acceptance documentation
- Support compliance with applicable railroad, regulatory, environmental, and client safety requirements
- Perform other bridge engineering duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
- Current Professional Engineer licensure in Oregon or Idaho or ability to obtain licensure upon hire
- 5+ years’ experience designing bridge structures
- 3+ years of experience within railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification
- Thorough knowledge of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, structural steel, foundation systems, seismic design principles, and freight railroad bridge construction methods
- 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 structural engineering software such as LARSA, SAP2000, LPile, or similar
- Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
- Knowledge of AREMA, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, and railroad industry design criteria
- Ability to travel periodically
Benefits
Comp & perks- Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company paid life insurance with option to buy up
- Salary Advantage Program
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k match program & access to asset management services
- Year-end bonus
- Costco membership
- Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid day of community service