Railroad Bridge Engineer

AECOM•Sacramento, CA

1d•$140,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 resolves field engineering issues to ensure compliance with project specifications, design standards, and regulatory requirements. The Engineer serves as the primary technical liaison among design consultants, construction management, contractors, and project stakeholders. The role supports the successful delivery of complex railroad bridge infrastructure through effective engineering coordination and quality assurance.

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.
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

Nice To Haves

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 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
Experience reviewing falsework, shoring, erection engineering, temporary works, and construction staging plans
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

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), submittments, 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
Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Construction Managers, Design Engineers of Record, specialty consultants, and contractors to resolve structural engineering issues encountered during construction
Review structural concrete placement plans, reinforcing steel details, post-tensioning operations, structural steel fabrication and erection procedures, bearings, expansion joints, falsework, shoring, and temporary works
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
Supports the compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire), environmental regulations, and safety requirements