Senior Rail Bridge Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Heavy Rail Bridge Engineer, where your expertise in structural engineering will help shape the future of transportation infrastructure. You'll work on innovative design-build projects, collaborating with a talented team to deliver exceptional results that exceed client expectations. With a commitment to safety and excellence, this role offers unparalleled growth opportunities and the chance to impact millions across North America. Enjoy top-tier benefits and a supportive environment that fosters your professional development and success.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

401k plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in structural/bridge engineering design.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is required.
• Experience with seismic design and analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design tasks and coordinate with CADD teams.
• Identify and implement engineering principles for design solutions.
• Participate in technical meetings and strategize innovative solutions.

Skills

Structural Engineering Principles

Bridge Engineering/Design Calculations

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

CSiBridge

MIDAS

PGSuper

Job description

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Requisition ID: 175404

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

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, which enables 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! We have a great backlog of work, new pursuits and existing design build projects for you to work on.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving 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. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that exceeds client expectations and furthers Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.

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

• 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 (Culverts, Inlet structures, etc.) Mentor and lead other junior engineers and review/check designs of junior staff.
• Identify and understand technical requirements of design projects and implement engineering principles to develop solutions.
• Identify, interpret, and apply appropriate design standards and codes; ensure compliance with contract documents
• Participate in technical meetings and discussions; strategize innovative solutions to complex or unique technical problems. Coordinate/communicate with clients, partners, and other disciplines.
• Identify technical differentiators and develop schemes for key project pursuits
• 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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
  
  
  

We offer our fulltime 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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