Rail Bridge Engineer
Michael Baker International
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- Location
- United States
- Work style
- Remote OK
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 3
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Michael Baker International
Civil engineering · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Perform railroad bridge design and detailing in accordance with the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering
- Conduct structural analysis and prepare engineering calculations for bridge structures
- Complete bridge inspections, evaluations, and load ratings
- Perform engineering investigations, feasibility studies, and alternatives analyses, including cost and risk assessments
- Utilize advanced bridge design and analysis software including LEAP, MDX, MIDAS, Mathcad, and Microsoft Excel
- Develop construction drawings and plans using MicroStation
- Prepare technical specifications and construction contract documents
- Review shop drawings, submittals, and contractor Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Provide construction support, document control, and construction management services
- Manage project schedules and deliverables to ensure quality and on-time completion
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to develop practical and innovative solutions
- Support task management, mentoring, and professional development initiatives as experience grows
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Client-focused mindset with the ability to build and maintain relationships
- Commitment to technical excellence, safety, and quality
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 4+ years of experience in railroad bridge design, rehabilitation, and construction
- Experience designing railroad bridges for freight rail clients
- Working knowledge of the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering
- Experience with structural analysis and bridge design software
- Strong understanding of bridge and retaining wall design principles
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects on schedule and within budget
- Master's degree in Structural Engineering
- Experience supporting Class I railroad projects
- Experience performing bridge inspections and load ratings
- Interest and aptitude for task management, project leadership, and staff development
- Experience working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams
What you need
- Rail Bridge PE
- Significant experience on railroad projects for Class I railroads
- Specialization in railroad bridge design, rehabilitation and construction
Key skills
railroad bridge designrehabilitationconstructionrailroad projects
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Michael Baker is seeking a talented Rail Bridge PE with a specialization in railroad bridge design, rehabilitation and construction to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit Practice. The candidate will report up through our Cleveland, OH office or Chicago, IL office. Consideration will be given to full-time remote work for exceptional candidates. The ideal candidate will demonstrate significant experience on railroad projects for Class I railroads and be able to support projects and offices across the country for railroads, transit agencies and DOT’s.