Senior Structural Engineer, Rail & Transit – NYC Metro

Parsons; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 158,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to support the Gateway Tunnel Project in the NJ/NYC area. You will lead design reviews, prepare calculations, and oversee field construction activities for bridges, abutments, and foundations.

The role requires PE licensure in NJ/NY or NY, 10–15 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with CSI software. You will work from the NJ PMO office and 3 Penn Plaza, with a focus on complex infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; MS preferred.
• 10–15 years of related experience in NJ/NYC area.
• Professional Engineer license in NJ and/or NY.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (CSiBridge, LEAP).
• Familiarity with AREMA, AASHTO, IBC, NJDOT, Amtrak codes.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Local residency in NYC metro tri-state area.

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 bridges, soil retaining structures per AREMA requirements
• Review structural design for bridge superstructure, abutments and foundations for vehicular bridges, soil retaining structures per AASHTO requirements
• Review structural design for miscellaneous structures per IBC requirements
• Prepare design calculations and engineering reports to verify structural design of the bridges, abutments, foundations and soil retaining structures, etc
• Perform constructability assessment of proposed structural systems of bridges, abutments, foundations, soil retaining structures, etc
• Prepare and review specifications
• QA/QC of design calculations and engineering reports prepared by others
• Perform construction support and field oversight during construction of bridges, abutments, foundations, soil retaining structures, etc
• Attend meetings, work with contractors, perform regular site visits and provide engineering services during construction

Skills

Civil Engineering degree

Structural engineering MS

NJ/NYC experience

Professional Engineer NJ/NY

CSiBridge

LEAP Bridge

AREMA/AASHTO/IBC/NJDOT/Amtrak codes

Communication skills

NYC metro tri-state residency

PMO field/offic e NJ work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Structural Engineering

Tools

CSiBridge

LEAP Bridge

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to support the Gateway Tunnel Project in the NJ/NYC area. You will lead design reviews, prepare calculations, and oversee field construction activities for bridges, abutments, and foundations.

The role requires PE licensure in NJ/NY or NY, 10–15 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with CSI software. You will work from the NJ PMO office and 3 Penn Plaza, with a focus on complex infrastructure.