Manager, Bridges & Structures

Genesee & Wyoming Main; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

401(k) Retirement Plan

On the Job Training

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Railroad Retirement Board

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. (GRSI) in Worcester, MA is seeking a Bridge Engineer/Field Operations Manager to oversee railroad bridge and structure engineering, including inspections, analysis, and rehabilitation.

The role requires site visits, coordination with contractors, understanding FRA regulations, and mentoring bridge-maintenance crews. A BS in civil/structural engineering is preferred; PE a plus; strong railroad industry knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering preferred.
• PE license preferred or related experience.
• Experience with railroad bridge analysis, inspection and rehabilitation.
• Ability to free climb and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Make bridge site visits, inspections, and surveys.
• Diagnose bridge problems and remedy issues.
• Develop project plans, specifications, and bid packages.
• Interpret FRA regulations, including FRA Bridge Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 237).
• Manage other projects and perform duties as assigned.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed.

Skills

Bridge analysis

MS Office

Engineering judgment

Railroad industry knowledge

Working at heights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. (GRSI)
Worcester, MA 01610, USA

• Field Operations Management
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MANAG009141

Description

Company / Benefits Overview:

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.

At G&W, we live by our Core Values: Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:

• Life Insurance
• Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• On the Job Training
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pays into the Railroad Retirement Board
• And more!

* Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreement

Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!

SUMMARY:

The person in this position is responsible for all facets of railroad-bridge and structure engineering in his or her territory, which includes but is not limited to bridge analysis, inspection, and rehabilitation. This person also provides direction and guidance to contractors and bridge-maintenance personnel in the repair of existing bridges or the construction of new bridges.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make bridge site visits, inspections, and surveys
• Diagnose existing bridge problems and potential bridge problems and remedy the problems or potential problems
• Develop project plans sets, specifications, and project bid packages
• Understand and interpret Federal Railway Administration (FRA) regulations, specifically the FRA Bridge Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 237)
• Manage other projects and perform duties as assigned
• Respond to emergency situations as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient in railroad bridge analysis, inspection, rehabilitation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Sound engineering judgment
• Working knowledge of the railroad industry
• Ability to free climb and work at heights.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering preferred, or related experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred, or related experience

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer