Assistant Chief Engineer - Bridges

Job Title

Lead Bridge Maintenance, Fabrication and Construction

Job Description

Leads a team of managers and craftsmen that provide safe, reliable, efficient and high-quality maintenance, fabrication and construction for all bridge and structural assets across the CSXT system. Provides strategic and operational leadership. Ensures regulatory compliance, infrastructure integrity, and alignment with enterprise priorities.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Lead bridge maintenance, fabrication and construction programs across the CSXT system
• Drive safety performance and ensure compliance with FRA, Transport Canada, Coast Guard and other regulatory standards
• Develop and execute short- and long-range capital and maintenance strategies
• Own operating and capital budgets
• Ensure effective prioritization and delivery of infrastructure investments
• Establish standards and maintenance practices to ensure asset quality and reliability
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Transportation, Finance, and Procurement to align on priorities and execution
• Oversee contractor performance and project delivery
• Provide technical leadership on structural issues, risk mitigation, and emergency response
• Build leadership bench strength and drive organizational capability across bridge operations

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 10+ years of experience in bridge/structural engineering, construction, or maintenance
• 7+ years of leadership experience in engineering or operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5 or more years of supervisory experience in Construction, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Bridge/Structural Maintenance in the railroad industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Knowledge and Skills

• Railroad bridge engineering and structural systems expertise
• Construction experience
• FRA and Coast Guard regulatory knowledge
• Labor agreement knowledge and experience
• Capital planning and asset management
• Financial and operational leadership
• Contractor and project management
• Ability to lead large, geographically dispersed teams
• Public speaking ability and professional presence

Leadership

The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

• Work in confined spaces at times
• Wear protective equipment (fall protection, personal flotation device, hard hat, hearing protection)
• Work at elevated heights
• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)
• Work outside in all weather conditions
• Work flexible days/hours as dictated by business needs
• Must be able to meet and comply with the manufacturer's weight limitation safety rating and recommendations for any equipment associated with performing duties, including the 300 lb. safety rating for ladders (both portable and affixed) and fall arrest equipment.