Kiewit · 21 hours ago
Senior Rail Bridge Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Westlake, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKiewit is a leading company in infrastructure engineering, specializing in building bridges, highways, and transit systems. They are seeking a Senior Rail Bridge Engineer to lead engineering design tasks and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with design standards for various transportation structures.
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Responsibilities
Lead and perform engineering design tasks and coordinate with CADD teams in developing plans, specifications, and estimates for preliminary and final design of standard bridges, walls, substructures, foundations and other transportation structures (Culverts, Inlet structures, etc.) Mentor and lead other junior engineers and review/check designs of junior staff
Identify and understand technical requirements of design projects and implement engineering principles to develop solutions
Identify, interpret, and apply appropriate design standards and codes; ensure compliance with contract documents
Participate in technical meetings and discussions; strategize innovative solutions to complex or unique technical problems. Coordinate/communicate with clients, partners, and other disciplines
Identify technical differentiators and develop schemes for key project pursuits
May lead a subset/segment of a project where you have project engineering responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or greater in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering (Masters Preferred)
Minimum 10 years experience in relevant structural/bridge engineering design
Registration as a Professional Engineer
Worked on a variety of projects including Class I railroads, shortlines, industrial and transit clients
Perform bridge engineering/design calculations, developing structural details, inspecting bridges and performing load rating calculations
Demonstrated history of being a technical specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects, and supervise more junior engineers in the performance of engineering tasks
Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles
Experience coordinating work across a geographical area with multiple offices/projects
Experience with AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Ability to travel as business requires
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Preferred
Experience with Design-Build or other alternative delivery methods, preferred
Experience with seismic design and analysis, preferred
Preferred experience with engineering design software, i.e. programs such as CSiBridge, MIDAS, PGSuper, etc
Benefits
Top-notch health benefits
Wealth-building 401k plan
Unbeatable growth opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
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