Rail Structures Engineer — Bridges & Transit Projects

Egis Group; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Structures–Rail Project Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit infrastructure projects in Connecticut. You will lead structural design for bridges, stations, and related elements, coordinate with track, civil, electrical, and geotechnical teams, and perform analyses using industry-standard software.

The ideal candidate brings a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, 5–10 years of rail/transport experience, a PE license (or ability to obtain), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• 5–10 years of structural engineering experience, rail/transport preferred.
• PE license or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (SAP2000, STAAD, LARSA).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support structural design for rail infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated delivery.
• Conduct structural analysis using standard software (SAP2000, STAAD, LARSA).
• Ensure compliance with AREMA, AASHTO, ASTM, and local standards.
• Support project management: budgeting, scheduling, client communication.
• Conduct site visits and condition assessments; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Structural engineering

Rail/transport

PE license

Communication skills

Structural analysis software

AREMA knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering (a plus)

Tools

SAP2000

STAAD

LARSA

Job description

Egis is seeking a Structures–Rail Project Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit infrastructure projects in Connecticut. You will lead structural design for bridges, stations, and related elements, coordinate with track, civil, electrical, and geotechnical teams, and perform analyses using industry-standard software.

The ideal candidate brings a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, 5–10 years of rail/transport experience, a PE license (or ability to obtain), and