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SUMMARY:

The person in this position will assist the Director of Engineering by providing railroad design engineering support to the regions. The primary responsibilities of this position include report preparation, design-drawing development, design and construction specifications/standards, and estimates for a variety of bridge, structures, track and industrial develop projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary responsibilities would be to provide railroad-bridge engineering support across G&W North American Regions, which includes but is not limited to bridge analysis, design, inspection, rating, strengthening and rehabilitation.
• This would also include the development of bridge rehabilitation and new construction plans, specifications, bid packages, and estimates as well as performing job showings and CEI during construction.
• Secondary functions would include assisting industrial development, track engineering, and signal departments with general engineering guidance and development and updates to standards and specifications.
• Applicant must understand and comply with all FRA, AAR, G&W maintenance standards, and any associated requirements for records retention.
• Assist in the budget process and management of capital and expense costs.
• Providing information and guidance to contractors and bridge-maintenance personnel in the repair of existing bridges or the construction of new bridges.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

• Ability to develop strength-rating calculations for simple and complex railroad bridges.
• Ability to develop plan sets, specifications, supporting calculations, and bid packages for structural repair projects.
• 5-10 years of railroad bridge-engineering experience.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation drafting programs
• Proficiency in the use of analytical software package including MathCAD and SAP2000

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited school of engineering; master’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited school of engineering preferred
• PE License or the ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license within one year of hire date