Sr Structural Engineer SME - Rail and Transit

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

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr Structural Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the premier Infrastructure project in the US.

Program background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country - a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Gateway Tunnel Project is now hiring a Senior Structural Engineer for Surface Alignment Contract to join our team. The successful candidate will work on design and construction of complex structures including bridges, abutments, foundations, retaining structures, underpinning, support of excavation and miscellaneous structures for this contract.

Key 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

Qualifications & Skills

• 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Master of Science degree in structural engineering preferred.

• 10 -15 years of related work experience preferably 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, support of excavation systems, retaining structures with commonly used structural software such as CSiBridge, LEAP bridge, 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

Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions - and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $157,500.00 - $283,500.00

• We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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