Sr. Rail Bridge Engineer

Overview GFT is seeking a Sr. Rail Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Team in either the Kansas City, MO or Omaha, NE offices. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the Kansas City or Omaha office. Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Bridge design has been a core strength of ours for over a century, ranging from concrete or steel freight and passenger rail bridges to complex highway and pedestrian bridges. You will have the opportunity to work on complex rail projects for Class I railroads, short lines and transit agencies such as Merchant Bridge Replacement and Retrofit. What you will be challenged to do: You will be focused on structural design, rehabilitation, and inspection of bridges and other structures along with the preparation of load ratings, construction documents, specifications, and estimates. Duties may include construction inspection services. Responsibilities Perform structural bridge designs utilizing current AREMA design standards. Document and organize design calculations following GFT's Quality Management Plan. Perform detailed checking of calculations and design drawings produced by others. Ensure accuracy of engineering design, reports, load ratings, and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards. Perform bridge inspections for railway bridges. Participate in non-design engineering activities such as construction inspection and field data collection. Lead design and project management efforts. Plan and lead project meetings. Update Senior Project Manager on changes in workload, project schedule, or scope. Ensure projects adhere to budgets and schedules. Perform QC or QA reviews. Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with other team members across varied disciplines to meet project deliverables. Develop and present proposals to clients in association with the Client Managers. Lead client relationship meetings as well as contribute to marketing and business development efforts. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; developing professional networks; participating in professional societies. Willingness to travel the continental United States. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college. A minimum of 10 years' experience in design and/or management of rail or railroad focused projects. Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer. Structures design experience utilizing AREMA Manual for Railroad Engineering. Familiarity with Class I railroad bridge standards. Knowledge of Microstation and experience with structural engineering design drawings, specifications and cost estimates. Team oriented engineer with strong communication skills. Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), and experience with engineering design packages such as MicroStation and other structural analysis software systems such as Bluebeam Revu, LEAP Bridge Concrete, LPILE, GROUP, RISA or CSiBridge. Able and willing to travel within the continental United States. Preferred Experience working directly with Class I railroads. Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college. AREMA membership and active participation on Committees 7, 8, 9, 10 or 15. Compensation & Benefits Compensation: The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience and geographic location. Benefits: Hybrid work environment; comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance; 401(k) with tax-deferred savings; competitive PTO; tuition reimbursement; professional development support; and incentive compensation for eligible positions. Company Overview GFT is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We welcome qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gannett Fleming