Engineer IV, Structural

RTD•Plaza, ND

1d•$100,284 - $141,650•Hybrid

About The Position

This position develops and implements structural projects supporting RTD’s infrastructure and State of Good Repair (SGR) program. It provides advanced technical leadership and serves as a subject-matter expert in structural engineering, including structural analysis and design, retaining walls, foundations, structural rehabilitation, load evaluations, constructability reviews, and structural inspections. The position leads multidisciplinary project teams and provides technical leadership throughout all phases of project delivery. The position serves as project manager and technical lead for assigned structural infrastructure projects and studies. It develops engineering solutions and project documents; reviews designs and technical submittals; guides engineering staff and project teams; coordinates with internal disciplines, consultants, contractors, public agencies, railroads, utilities, and regulators; and provides engineering support during construction, inspections, and project implementation. It also participates in community engagement and supports division goals, including RTD’s diversity and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program participation. The work environment is hybrid, combining office and site environments. Site work may involve noise, adverse environmental conditions, uneven terrain, moving mechanical parts, vibration, outdoor weather, hazardous exposures, and work at heights. The role may require working flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to support project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Colorado.
At least seven years of experience in planning, design, procurement, construction, structural analysis, structural rehabilitation, and delivery of transportation, transit, or public infrastructure projects.
Proficiency in structural engineering principles; structural analysis; bridge and retaining wall design; reinforced and prestressed concrete; structural steel; foundations; rehabilitation techniques; engineering calculations; construction sequencing; engineering plans and specifications; and applicable AASHTO, AREMA, and industry standards.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, regional, and federal regulations, codes, standards, and permitting requirements governing rail infrastructure and transportation projects.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as project needs require.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and a motor vehicle record meeting RTD driving standards.
Ability to serve as a structural engineering subject-matter expert throughout project delivery and provide guidance and recommendations on complex engineering issues.
Ability to evaluate alternative structural engineering solutions and establish engineering best practices.
Ability to develop, read, and interpret complex engineering plans, specifications, and technical documents.
Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and PDF management software.
Sound engineering judgment and ability to make independent technical decisions.
Ability to identify alternatives, make recommendations, and present them in an easily understood manner.
Strong time and workload management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing assignments with attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating specialized information effectively to diverse audiences.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies.
Equivalent combinations of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering team activities.
Experience with structural inspections.
Experience with structural design software.
Experience working in a public agency, transit, or highly regulated environment.
Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned structural infrastructure projects and provide technical leadership throughout planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Lead structural engineering studies involving bridges, retaining walls, foundations, rehabilitation, load evaluations, inspections, constructability reviews, and operational interfaces.
Develop structural analyses, calculations, designs, assessments, estimates, reports, specifications, construction documents, and rehabilitation strategies.
Review structural plans, calculations, specifications, contract documents, cost estimates, and technical submittals for integrity, constructability, maintainability, operational compatibility, safety, and compliance.
Provide technical reviews, design recommendations, mentoring, and engineering guidance to project teams and engineering staff; evaluate structural stability after accidents.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts with civil, structural, systems, electrical, facilities, and architectural disciplines.
Coordinate planning, design, procurement, construction, and implementation with Engineering, consultants, contractors, local agencies, freight railroads, utilities, and regulatory organizations.
Provide structural engineering support during construction, including field inspections, technical oversight, quality assurance, quality control, engineering evaluations, and construction administration.
Coordinate with local, state, regional, and federal agencies, freight railroads, utilities, and regulatory organizations on permitting, design coordination, construction, and implementation.
Participate in community engagement, including public presentations addressing community, business, and neighborhood concerns.
Contribute to division goals and objectives, including RTD’s diversity and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program participation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.