Railroad Bridge Engineer

Keller Associates is seeking an experienced Railroad Bridge Engineer to lead the design and technical review of freight railroad bridge structures. Apply now for our Railroad Bridge Engineer opportunity based in our Meridian, ID office. This opportunity is also available for those who live close to any of our office locations.

Job Summary:

The Railroad Bridge Engineer serves as a technical structural lead for freight railroad bridge projects. This position leads a team of structural engineers in the design of freight railroad bridges, performs and reviews design calculations, details, specifications, and cost estimates, and coordinates with designers, consultants, project managers, and contractors to resolve structural issues. The Railroad Bridge Engineer also supports construction by reviewing submittals and verifying compliance with project specifications, applicable design standards, and railroad requirements, helping ensure the successful delivery of complex railroad bridge infrastructure.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform structures engineering/design calculations and develop design details using specialized software, writing specifications, developing cost estimates, reviewing construction submittals.

• Lead a team of structural engineers in the design of freight railroad bridges.

• Work across team-driven environments.
• Coordinate with managers, designers, consultants, 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.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 engineering software used for structural analysis and design, 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.

Education and Experience:

• 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.

Benefits:

• 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

We are a mid-sized consulting firm providing water, wastewater, civil, transportation, and structural engineering services throughout the West including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. We provide client-focused solutions in surface water, water and wastewater engineering, as well as transportation planning, roadway, bridges and vertical structures, site civil design, construction management, electrical, controls, and surveying. Our clients include federal, state, and local agencies as well as small and medium sized cities. Our work is never boring and always influences the communities we serve. We take joy in everything we do – from work to play – our staff finds ways to be more human and balanced.

Keller Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.