Entry Level Structural / Rail-Bridge Engineer

Lochner; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program

Company Paid Disability and Life Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote)

Education and Training Assistance

Job summary

Lochner is seeking an Entry-Level Structural/Rail‑Bridge Engineer in East Hartford, CT. This role supports the planning and design of rail infrastructure projects, collaborating with senior engineers to deliver effective solutions.

The ideal candidate should have a BS in Civil Engineering, with the opportunity to obtain EIT certification. Responsibilities include structural design calculations and project collaboration. Lochner offers competitive benefits including health insurance and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of relevant experience in structural or transportation engineering.
• Ability to obtain Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) Certification within 1 year.
• Understanding of transportation agency standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, analysis, and design of transportation and railroad infrastructure.
• Perform structural design calculations using AASHTO and AREMA codes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Structural engineering fundamentals

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Familiarity with OpenRoads/OpenBridge

Experience with rail design

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil/Structural Engineering

Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) Certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Structural analysis software

Job description

Job Details

Location: East Hartford, CT 06108

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Category: Rail & Transit

The Entry‑Level Structural/Rail‑Bridge Engineer

The Entry‑Level Structural/Rail‑Bridge Engineer supports the planning, analysis, and design of transportation and railroad infrastructure projects including bridges, retaining walls, culverts, rail structures, and related civil systems. This role works closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and code‑compliant infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate is motivated to develop technical engineering skills in structural and rail transportation design while contributing to public infrastructure projects throughout Connecticut and surrounding New England states.

Your impact:

• Work on complex rail bridge and transportation design projects in CT, MA, and RI.
• Perform structural design calculations using AASHTO and AREMA codes for bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and other transportation‑related structures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to prepare project deliverables including design drawings, reports, specifications, presentations, and cost estimates.
• Conduct field inspections and site visits for existing bridge and rail structures.
• Use engineering software to perform structural analysis and load ratings.
• Support rail and transportation infrastructure projects from concept through construction.
• Review shop drawings, contractor submittals, and construction documentation.

Who you are:

• BS in Civil Engineering, MS in Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred).
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• 0‑4 years of relevant experience in structural or transportation engineering.
• Familiarity with OpenRoads/OpenBridge, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and structural analysis software (preferred).
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to collaborate with in‑person and remote teams.
• Understanding of structural engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with rail design (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of transportation agency standards and procedures.

Commitment

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well‑being throughout your career.

Benefits (Eligible for Full Time Employees)

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program.
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible).
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health.
• Lochner Cares Non‑Profit 501c3.
• Education and Training Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discounts.
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service.

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Background Screening

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.