Sr Structural Engineer - Rail and Transit

Parsons Corporation•Newark, NJ

1d•$112,200 - $196,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a highly talented Senior Structural Engineer to join our team and contribute to a premier Infrastructure project in the US, specifically the Gateway Program. This role involves working on the design and construction of complex structures for the Gateway Tunnel Project's Surface Alignment Contract. The Gateway Program is a critical infrastructure initiative aimed at improving commuter and intercity rail services, enhancing resiliency, and increasing capacity along the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor. The first phase includes the Hudson Tunnel Project, which involves constructing a new tunnel under the Hudson River and rehabilitating the existing North River Tunnel. The successful candidate will be responsible for design and construction of various structures including bridges, abutments, foundations, retaining structures, underpinning, support of excavation, and miscellaneous structures.

Requirements

4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
10 -15 years of related work experience preferably in northern New Jersey/NYC area.
Professional Engineer registration in State of New Jersey and/or State of New York.
Efficient in structural analysis of bridges, abutments, foundations, support of excavation systems, retaining structures with commonly used structural software such as CSiBridge, LEAP bridge, etc.
Familiarity with AREMA, AASHTO, IBC, NJDOT and Amtrak codes, manuals, standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Local resident of NYC metro tri-state area.
Be able to work at the PMO Field Office in NJ as well as the PMO Office in NJ @ 3 Penn Plaza.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in structural engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee structural surveys of existing rail bridges, abutments, retaining walls, etc.
Review structural survey reports, repair details, etc.
Review structural design for bridge superstructure, abutments and foundations for rail bridges, soil retaining structures per AREMA requirements.
Review structural design for bridge superstructure, abutments and foundations for vehicular bridges, soil retaining structures per AASHTO requirements.
Review structural design for miscellaneous structures per IBC requirements.
Prepare design calculations and engineering reports to verify structural design of the bridges, abutments, foundations and soil retaining structures, etc.
Perform constructability assessment of proposed structural systems of bridges, abutments, foundations, soil retaining structures, etc.
Prepare and review specifications.
QA/QC of design calculations and engineering reports prepared by others.
Perform construction support and field oversight during construction of bridges, abutments, foundations, soil retaining structures, etc.
Attend meetings, work with contractors, perform regular site visits and provide engineering services during construction.