Railroad Bridge Engineer

AECOM; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Railroad Bridge Engineer to review designs and resolve field engineering issues ensuring compliance with project specs and standards. You will liaise among design consultants, construction management, contractors, and stakeholders to support complex railroad bridge delivery.

The role requires broad knowledge of reinforcing systems, seismic design, and construction methods, with strong analytical and communication skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, structural steel, and seismic design principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for construction, inspection, and acceptance of railroad bridges and related components.
• Review bridge design plans, calculations, shop drawings, RFIs, submittals for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Evaluate proposals and field changes while ensuring compliance with design standards and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve structural issues.
• Review concrete placement plans, reinforcement, post-tensioning, steel fabrication and erection procedures.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Field coordination

Technical writing

Communication

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera Unifier

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

BIM coordination tools

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Railroad Bridge Engineer for our office in Sacramento, CA. This role will review bridge designs, evaluate contractor submittals, and resolve field engineering issues to ensure compliance with project specifications, design standards, and regulatory requirements. The engineer serves as the primary technical liaison among design consultants, construction management, contractors, and project stakeholders. The role supports the successful delivery of complex railroad bridge infrastructure through effective engineering coordination and quality assurance.

Duties

• Provide engineering support for the construction, inspection, and acceptance of railroad bridges, guideways, retaining structures, culverts, and related structural components
• Review bridge design plans, calculations, shop drawings, working drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and construction work plans for technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements
• Evaluate contractor proposals, design modifications, value engineering proposals, and field design changes while ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable engineering standards
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Construction Managers, Design Engineers of Record, specialty consultants, and contractors to resolve structural engineering issues encountered during construction
• Review structural concrete placement plans, reinforcing steel details, post-tensioning operations, structural steel fabrication and erection procedures, bearings, expansion joints, falsework, shoring, and temporary works
• Perform engineering analyses and technical evaluations to support field decisions involving bridge construction sequencing, structural integrity, constructability, and design deviations
• Verify that bridge construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, quality assurance requirements, and applicable railroad and transportation design standards
• Support construction claims evaluations by providing technical documentation, engineering analyses, and review of contractor change requests
• Participate in design review meetings, constructability reviews, risk assessments, value engineering workshops, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings
• Review inspection reports, material testing results, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective action plans to ensure timely resolution of quality issues
• Assist in preparing technical memoranda, engineering reports, field recommendations, and final acceptance documentation
• Perform other bridge engineering duties as assigned in support of the CAHSR construction program
• Supports the compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire), environmental regulations, and safety requirements

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, structural steel, foundation systems, seismic design principles, and railroad bridge construction methods.

Preferred Requirements

• Current California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering, or the ability to obtain California registration through reciprocity within six (6) months of hire
• Seven (7) or more years of experience supporting railroad, bridge, highway, transit, or other major transportation infrastructure projects
• Experience interpreting engineering plans, structural calculations, contract specifications, and construction documents
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software used for structural analysis and design
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
• Experience with California High-Speed Rail, commuter rail, freight rail, or other large-scale rail infrastructure construction programs
• Knowledge of AREMA, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, Caltrans Bridge Design and Construction Manuals, and applicable California building codes
• Experience reviewing falsework, shoring, erection engineering, temporary works, and construction staging plans
• Familiarity with finite element analysis software, bridge design software, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination tools
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification
• Experience using construction management and document control platforms such as Primavera Unifier, Procore, Bluebeam Revu, or similar systems

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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