Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Alstom; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join their innovative team in Pittsburgh. In this full-time hybrid role, you'll leverage your civil engineering expertise to contribute to world-class transit systems. Collaborating with a diverse group of professionals, you'll engage in system design reviews, prepare proposals, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow while enjoying a supportive workplace that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to take on this challenge and grow your career, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Award-winning learning and development programs

Collaborative work environment

Career progression opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field is essential.
• Experience with transit industry engineering practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews and prepare proposals for civil/structural projects.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on various engineering tasks.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

3D Modelling Tools

Job description

Req ID:485140

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time hybrid Senior Civil/Structural Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your extensive civil/structural engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and collaborative teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the infrastructure of world-class Transit Systems in Proposals, Projects, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) applications. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (multi-disciplinary engineers, project teams, suppliers, consultants, contractors), participate in system level and detailed design reviews, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Participating and assisting with system level and detailed design reviews,
• Working within the Civil/Wayside engineering team to prepare bids and proposals,
• Preparing design drawings, specifications, and criteria for wayside systems and sub-systems,
• Preparing scope documents, drawings, and details, as well as design calculations,
• Working effectively within a fast-paced, aggressive environment,
• Prioritizing tasks on multiple projects and proposals concurrently,
• Establishing working relationships and interfacing with clients and technical representatives,
• Assisting with installation and testing activities at project sites.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field,
• Experience or understanding of transit industry engineering practices,
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or Microstation and 3D modelling tools,
• Familiarity with design and analysis of civil/structural engineering projects,
• PE certification or ability to obtain it,
• Experience with FEA design and analysis or willingness to train,
• Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, aggressive environment,
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and proposals concurrently,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships,
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and/or internationally.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,
• Work with cutting-edge design and engineering practices to shape the future of transit systems,
• Progress towards leadership roles in civil and structural engineering within the transit industry,
• Contribute to innovative projects,
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Alstom is a global company where our people vision and values embrace Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). Wherever we operate and across all our businesses, we want to create an inclusive culture in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute with their knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives, we also generate value for Alstom and its stakeholders.

Employment at Alstom is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Alstom does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is Alstom's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, as well as its affirmative action obligations, includes the full and complete support of the Company. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.