Senior Rail Bridge Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Heavy Rail Bridge Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead engineering design tasks for bridges and other transportation structures, ensuring innovative solutions and technical excellence. With a focus on collaboration and safety, you'll work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, driving projects from conception to completion. The company provides a supportive environment enriched with comprehensive benefits, making it an ideal place for those passionate about engineering and construction. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in structural/bridge engineering design required.
• Professional Engineer registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design tasks for transportation structures.
• Develop innovative solutions for complex technical problems.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Bridge Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Structural Engineering

Master's in Structural Engineering

Tools

CSiBridge

MIDAS

PGSuper

Job description

Location:

Westlake, TX, US Kansas City, KS, US Lenexa, KS, US Omaha, NE, US Fort Worth, TX, US

Requisition ID: 175404

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

At Kiewit, we build bridges, highways, transit systems and runways to connect the world. Our capabilities are reinforced by one of the largest privately-owned fleets of construction equipment in North America, enabling us to rapidly mobilize the necessary resources for any Design/Build project. Clients are turning to us for Design/Build and other alternative project delivery methods due to our successful track record in transportation design and construction! We are looking for an experienced Heavy Rail Bridge Engineer for our Structures group, who is an innovative problem solver with a passion for technical excellence to add to our new office in the West Lake/Fort Worth area!

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team drives clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety.

Location

This role could be based out of our offices in:

• Westlake, TX
• Lenexa, KS
• Omaha, NE

We also offer excellent relocation assistance if you are interested in moving to the area.

Responsibilities

1. Lead and perform engineering design tasks and coordinate with CADD teams in developing plans, specifications, and estimates for preliminary and final design of standard bridges, walls, substructures, foundations and other transportation structures.
2. Identify and understand technical requirements of design projects and implement engineering principles to develop solutions.
3. Participate in technical meetings and discussions; strategize innovative solutions to complex or unique technical problems.
4. Identify technical differentiators and develop schemes for key project pursuits.
5. May lead a subset/segment of a project where you have project engineering responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering (Masters Preferred).
• Minimum 10 years experience in relevant structural/bridge engineering design.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Worked on a variety of projects including Class I railroads, shortlines, industrial and transit clients.
• Perform bridge engineering/design calculations, developing structural details, inspecting bridges and performing load rating calculations.
• Demonstrated history of being a technical specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects, and supervise more junior engineers in the performance of engineering tasks.
• Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles.
• Experience coordinating work across a geographical area with multiple offices/projects.
• Experience with Design-Build or other alternative delivery methods, preferred.
• Experience with seismic design and analysis, preferred.
• Preferred experience with engineering design software, i.e. programs such as CSiBridge, MIDAS, PGSuper, etc.
• Experience with AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to travel as business requires.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $98,503-$147,754 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 10/30/2024 - 02/01/2025

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to our success. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.