Rail Bridge Engineer

Hire Resolve's client, a leading engineering consulting firm, is seeking a talented Rail Bridge Engineer to join their team in Kansas City, MO.

As a Rail Bridge Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of rail bridge projects and collaborate with a team of experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Create and compare different design options for new railroad bridges and culverts, considering any rules that might affect building permits.
• Finish the design work for railroad structures like bridges, culverts, and walls.
• Come up with repair plans for existing railroad structures.
• Prepare detailed documents (Plans, Specifications, and Estimates) that clearly describe the work needed, can be bid on by contractors, and focus on safety and ease of construction.
• Evaluate how strong existing railroad structures are and report on the findings.
• Attend meetings with a supervisor or designated person to discuss design projects, which often involve talking to people from client companies.
• Oversee projects from start to finish, making sure that our design work meets our clients' needs and minimizes any disruptions to train services.
• Stay up to date with safety training required for working on railroads.

Requirements

• MS Degree in Structural Engineering (equivalent to 1 year of experience).
• Membership and involvement in AREMA committees.
• Over 5 years of railroad structure design experience.
• Minimum 4 years of bridge design experience, railway preferred.
• Holds an active Professional Engineer's License.
• Proficiency in CSI SAP2000 for structural modeling.
• Experience with Mathcad and MS Excel for calculations and reports.
• Strong MS Office skills, including Excel Macros.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to travel and commitment to personal growth.
• Understanding of structural analysis and design specifications (AREMA/AASHTO LRFD).
• Ability to use engineering judgment efficiently.
• Skilled in structural analysis and drafting software.
• Ability to work independently with excellent time management.

Benefits

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Vision
• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Disabiity Insurance
• Life Insurance

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• Apply for this role today, contact Gillian Weideman at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn [email protected]
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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.