Railroad Structures Review/ Design Engineer – Public Projects

Benesch • Omaha, NE

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Benesch is seeking a Railroad Structures Review/ Design Engineer to join its Railroad Services group on the Public Projects Structures Review team. The role offers practical experience with railroad bridge and grade separation projects supporting Class I, short line, and commuter railroads. Working alongside structural engineers and project managers, the engineer will review railroad structure designs and evaluate construction plans and activities that could affect railroad infrastructure or operations. The role also includes opportunities to participate in structural design work and field inspections.

This position has a hybrid schedule and is open to candidates based in the Omaha, Nebraska, or Bellevue, Nebraska offices. Occasional out-of-town travel may be required as project needs dictate.

Benesch describes its workplace as inclusive and offers professional development, leadership training, mentorship, opportunities for greater responsibility, retirement contributions, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering emphasis, or a degree in Structural Engineering.
• 2–5 years of structural engineering experience, including railroad bridge design, structural analysis, or technical design reviews.
• Working knowledge of structural engineering principles, including steel and concrete design, foundations, structural analysis, and the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering (MRE).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and public stakeholders.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in learning new technical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to perform occasional out-of-town travel as project needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review structural plans, calculations, specifications, and technical submittals for railroad structures and other projects affecting railroad infrastructure and operations.
• Evaluate designs against applicable railroad standards, criteria, and project requirements.
• Assess construction staging, temporary works, demolition, and proposed methods for their impacts on railroad structures and operations.
• Identify design and construction deficiencies and prepare clear, actionable review comments to facilitate their resolution.
• Coordinate with project teams, railroad representatives, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues, protect railroad property and operations, and meet deadlines.
• Participate in structural analysis and design assignments.
• Perform occasional structural field inspections and prepare associated reports.

Benefits

• Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.
• Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Work schedules that support professional and personal life.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Opportunities to collaborate, contribute ideas, solve meaningful challenges, and see the impact of your work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level