Senior Structural Engineer, Rail & Transit – Gateway

Parsons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

ESOP

401(k)

Flexible work schedules

Paid holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Gateway Tunnel Project team in the NYC metro area. You will lead design and construction of complex structures including bridges, abutments, and foundations for rail and vehicular systems, ensuring AREMA, AASHTO and IBC compliance.

The role demands a PE license in NJ/NY, 10–15 years of related experience, and strong communication skills. You will collaborate with PMOs in NJ and field offices to deliver high-impact infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10–15 years of related work experience in northern New Jersey/ NYC area.
• Professional Engineer registration in State of New Jersey and/or State of New York.
• Efficient in structural analysis of bridges, abutments, foundations, and soil retaining structures with CS iBridge, LEAP, etc.
• Familiarity with AREMA, AASHTO, IBC, NJDOT and Amtrak codes, manuals, standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Local resident of NYC metro tri-state area.
• Be able to work at the PMO Field Office in NJ as well as the PMO Office in NJ @ 3 Penn Plaza.

Responsibilities

• Oversee structural surveys of existing rail bridges, abutments, retaining walls, etc.
• Review structural survey reports, repair details, etc.
• Review structural design for bridge superstructure, abutments and foundations for rail and vehicular bridges, soil retaining structures per AREMA/AASHTO/IBC requirements.
• Prepare design calculations and engineering reports to verify structural design of bridges and foundations.
• Perform constructability assessment of proposed structural systems for bridges and foundations.
• Prepare and review specifications and perform QA/QC of design calculations.
• Provide construction support and field oversight during construction of bridges and related structures.
• Attend meetings, collaborate with contractors, perform site visits, provide engineering services during construction.

Skills

PE license (NJ/NY)

Bridge structural analysis

CSiBridge

LEAP Bridge

AREMA/AASHTO/IBC familiarity

Strong communication skills

NYC tri-state resident

PMO office in NJ at 3 Penn Plaza

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

CSiBridge

LEAP Bridge

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Gateway Tunnel Project team in the NYC metro area. You will lead design and construction of complex structures including bridges, abutments, and foundations for rail and vehicular systems, ensuring AREMA, AASHTO and IBC compliance.

The role demands a PE license in NJ/NY, 10–15 years of related experience, and strong communication skills. You will collaborate with PMOs in NJ and field offices to deliver high-impact infrastructure.