Design Bridges Expert - Railway/Highway Project

Tata Consulting Engineers; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consulting Engineers in India is seeking a Design Bridges Expert to review bridge designs, perform structural analysis, and ensure code-compliance for highway, railway, and urban bridge projects.

You will guide design teams, validate models, assess safety and constructability, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, economical bridge solutions. This senior role requires deep technical leadership across RCC, PSC, steel, and composite bridges.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in civil engineering with structural specialization preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in bridge design and analysis.
• Experience in design/review of highway, railway, metro bridges.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify bridge designs, drawings, calculations, and reports.
• Evaluate design methodologies for compliance with codes and specs.
• Conduct structural analysis and checks for RCC, PSC, steel, and composite bridges.
• Review load calculations, modeling, seismic and wind analyses.
• Ensure safety, serviceability, and constructability of bridge structures.
• Assess design assumptions and construction methods.
• Coordinate with highway, geotechnical, hydrology, and construction teams.
• Identify risks and mitigation measures during design.
• Resolve technical issues related to bridge design and maintenance.
• Prepare review comments and recommendations for implementation.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Structural analysis

Design standards

STAAD Pro

MIDAS Civil

SAP2000

CSI Bridge

IRC codes

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Graduate degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD Pro

MIDAS Civil

SAP2000

CSI Bridge

Job description

Role Summary

The Design Bridges Expert shall be responsible for reviewing bridge designs, structural analysis, and engineering methodologies to ensure that all bridge structures are safe, economical, code-compliant, and suitable for project requirements. The expert shall provide technical guidance and quality assurance throughout the design process and support the successful delivery of bridge infrastructure projects.

Qualification

• Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering specialization preferred).

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in bridge design, structural analysis, and bridge engineering projects.
• Proven experience in the design and review of highway, railway, metro, or urban infrastructure bridge structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify bridge designs, drawings, calculations, and structural analysis reports prepared by the design team.
• Evaluate bridge design methodologies and ensure compliance with applicable national and international codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Conduct structural analysis and design checks for various bridge types, including RCC, PSC, steel, and composite bridges.
• Review load calculations, structural modeling, seismic analysis, wind analysis, and durability considerations.
• Ensure the adequacy, safety, serviceability, and constructability of bridge structures.
• Assess design assumptions, engineering calculations, and proposed construction methodologies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including highway, geotechnical, hydrology, and construction experts, for integrated design solutions.
• Identify engineering risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures during the design stage.
• Assist in resolving technical issues related to bridge design, construction, and maintenance.
• Prepare technical review comments, design reports, and recommendations for project implementation.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of bridge engineering principles, structural mechanics, and design standards.
• Proficiency in bridge design and structural analysis software such as STAAD Pro, MIDAS Civil, SAP2000, CSI Bridge, or equivalent.
• Good understanding of IRC, IS Codes, Eurocodes, AASHTO, or other relevant international standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical review skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.