Railroad Bridge Engineer

Keller Associates•Meridian, ID

21h

About The Position

Keller Associates is seeking an experienced Railroad Bridge Engineer to lead the design and technical review of freight railroad bridge structures. The position is based in the Meridian, Idaho office and is also available to candidates who live close to any of the company’s office locations. The Railroad Bridge Engineer serves as a technical structural lead for freight railroad bridge projects. The role leads a team of structural engineers, performs and reviews design calculations, details, specifications, and cost estimates, and coordinates with designers, consultants, project managers, and contractors to resolve structural issues. The engineer also supports construction by reviewing submittals and verifying compliance with project specifications, applicable design standards, and railroad requirements. Keller Associates is a mid-sized consulting firm providing water, wastewater, civil, transportation, and structural engineering services across the western United States, including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. Its work includes transportation planning, roadway and bridge engineering, vertical structures, site civil design, construction management, electrical and controls, and surveying. The firm describes its culture as client-focused, community-influencing, human, and balanced.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
Current Professional Engineer licensure in Oregon or Idaho, or ability to obtain licensure upon hire.
At least 5 years of experience designing bridge structures.
At least 3 years of experience in the 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 analysis and design 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.

Responsibilities

Perform structural engineering and design calculations and develop design details using specialized software.
Write specifications, develop cost estimates, and review construction submittals.
Lead a team of structural engineers in the design of freight railroad bridges.
Work in 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.