Rail Bridge Engineer

Your career can help move an industry forward. At Michael Baker, our rail and transit professionals are solving some of transportation’s most important challenges, modernizing aging infrastructure, improving safety and reliability, increasing capacity, and delivering the next generation of passenger and freight rail systems.

Join a nationwide team where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make an impact. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, apply innovative technologies, and work on meaningful projects from planning and design through program management and construction.

Whether you’re an experienced industry leader or building the next chapter of your career, Michael Baker offers the opportunity to grow, lead and help shape the future of rail and transit.

What We Are Looking For

Michael Baker International is seeking a talented and motivated Rail Bridge Engineer, PE specializing in railroad bridge design, rehabilitation, and construction to join our growing Rail & Transit Practice.

This position may be based out of our Cleveland, OH, Chicago, IL, Omaha, NE or Des Moines, IA offices. Exceptional candidates will be considered for full-time remote work .

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience delivering railroad bridge projects for Class I railroads , transit agencies, and DOT clients. This individual will play a key role in supporting projects nationwide while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the organization.

What You'll Do

As a Rail Bridge Engineer, you will contribute to a variety of freight and passenger rail infrastructure projects, supporting the design, evaluation, and construction of railroad bridges and related structures.

Responsibilities

• 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

Desired Professional Attributes

• 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

What You Need To Succeed

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 annually . Actual compensation will be based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, technical expertise, and geographic location.

Current Opening

This posting is for a current vacancy, and Michael Baker International intends to fill this position by December 31, 2026 .

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.


Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.


We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.


We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.


EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

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*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.