Senior Engineer, Bridge Testing

Canadian National Railway Company•Homewood, IL

About The Position

The Senior Engineer, Bridge Testing is responsible for managing, supervising and executing the bridge testing and remote monitoring programs, using various state-of-the-art field-testing methodologies and technologies. Moreover, the incumbent is responsible for research and development (R&D) of bridge testing and monitoring instrumentation, methodology, and safety improvement, either solely in-house or in collaboration with third-party developers, suppliers, providers, academic institutions or government and industry research agencies. The role provides timely information based on test results that are pertinent to decision making concerning slow order on bridges, subdivision load limits, acquisition of new railway locomotives and freight cars, and capacity rating procedure revisions for maintaining, strengthening, or replacing the bridge structures.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in bridge engineering with a railway company or a consulting firm
Minimum 8 years of experience in bridge testing
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus in Structural Engineering
Professional Engineering Licensure obtained either in Canada or the U.S.
Ability to Certify in Railway Operating Rules (United States Operating Rules (USOR) or Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR))
Ability to designate as a Railroad Bridge Engineer
Valid Driver’s Licence
Licensed Structural Engineer
Applies critical thinking
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Sets direction and inspires others
Demonstrates active listening
Collaborates with others and shares information
Seeks and values all perspectives
Creates a sense of belonging and inclusion
Identifies potential safety and security risks
Develops self and others
Provides recognition
Knowledge of data acquisition methods and technology
Knowledge of railway bridge analysis, design, and rating principles and procedures
Knowledge of the AREMA code for railway structures
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) and CSiBridge or other integrated 3D Bridge Structural Analysis Application softwares.
Strong programming and data analyses skills
Knowledge of fall protection guidelines

Nice To Haves

Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Responsibilities

Manage and review long-term strain gauge and acoustic emission bridge testing and bridge health monitoring programs
Plan, organize, and execute the annual bridge testing and monitoring programs
Coordinate with consultants and other CN departments to complete the program safely including establishing service procurement contracts
Lead field operations
Analyze test results and carry out structural analysis of the tested structures
Make appropriate recommendations on repair, strengthening, and replacement options based on test results
Provide relevant information to support management decisions
Research and implement improvements on bridge testing and monitoring methodology, equipment and technology
Liaise on external collaboration with third-party developers, suppliers, providers, academic institutions or government and industry research agencies
Review and assess new technologies for adaptation to internal bridge testing and monitoring improvements
Analyze and rate various bridge spans on the network in accordance with CN and American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) guidelines
Ensure requested assessments involved thorough review of the most current drawings and inspection reports
Establish appropriate restrictions based on sound establishment of safe load-carrying capacity of the structure
Provide Assessment Reports with recommendations for bridge maintenance, strengthening, and replacement requirements as well as outline consequences for inaction
Ensure personnel training are following applicable regulations
Coordinate safety action plans at bridge testing and monitoring locations
Ensure bridge testing vehicles, equipment and tools are in good working conditions
Ensure conformance to work site safety rules
Conduct in field and documentary audits of bridge inspection reports
Participate in construction safety audits
Supervise the functions and development of Officer, Bridge Testing
Provide succession mentoring to Rating or Design Engineers for career progression as Bridge Testing Engineer
Support the development of Junior Rating Engineer
Aid and train other Bridge Assessment staff on the use of structural analysis and rating software applications
Engage with academic and industry organizations on bridges and structures R&D
Assist with delivery of Bridge Assessment and Bridge Inspection training programs
Ensure that the Company’s required training is completed in a timely manner
Ascertain adherence to requirements for maintaining licensure as a Professional Engineer