Sr Structural Engineer SME - Rail and Transit

Parsons•Newark, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is hiring a Senior Structural Engineer for the Gateway Tunnel Project’s Surface Alignment Contract. The role involves design and construction of complex structures, including bridges, abutments, foundations, retaining structures, underpinning, support of excavation, and miscellaneous structures. The position is part of the Gateway Program, whose first phase includes construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York and rehabilitation of the existing North River Tunnel. The successful candidate will work on structural surveys and design reviews, prepare calculations and engineering reports, assess constructability, prepare and review specifications, perform quality assurance and quality control, and provide construction support and field oversight. The role requires work at the PMO Field Office in New Jersey and the PMO Office at 3 Penn Plaza in New Jersey.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
10–15 years of related work experience.
Professional Engineer registration in the State of New Jersey and/or the State of New York.
Proficiency in structural analysis of bridges, abutments, foundations, support of excavation systems, and retaining structures using commonly used structural software such as CSiBridge and LEAP Bridge.
Familiarity with AREMA, AASHTO, IBC, NJDOT, and Amtrak codes, manuals, and standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Local resident of the NYC metropolitan tri-state area.
Ability to work at the PMO Field Office in New Jersey and the PMO Office in New Jersey at 3 Penn Plaza.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering.
Related work experience in the northern New Jersey/NYC area.

Responsibilities

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