AECOM

Railroad Bridge Engineer

AECOM • $90K — $120K *
Sacramento, CA 95823In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field with 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • Understanding of reinforced and prestressed concrete, structural steel, foundation systems, and seismic design for railroad bridges.
  • Current California Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility for reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
  • Seven or more years of experience in railroad, bridge, highway, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Strong analytical, writing, and problem-solving abilities; proficient with Microsoft Office and structural engineering software.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support for construction, inspection, and acceptance of railroad bridges and related structures.
  • Review design plans, calculations, and contractor submittals for compliance and accuracy.
  • Evaluate contractor proposals and modifications to ensure adherence to specifications.
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders to resolve structural engineering issues during construction.
  • Conduct engineering analyses to support decisions on construction sequencing and structural integrity.
  • Verify bridge construction activities meet approved plans and quality assurance standards.
  • Assist in preparing technical documents and reports related to engineering and construction activities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability benefits.
  • Paid time off and leave of absence options.
  • Flexible work opportunities and well-being resources.
  • Employee assistance program and service recognition awards.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Railroad Bridge Engineer for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA. This role will review bridge designs, evaluate contractor submittals, and resolves field engineering issues to ensure compliance with project specifications, design standards, and regulatory requirements. The Engineer serves as the primary technical liaison among design consultants, construction management, contractors, and project stakeholders. The role supports the successful delivery of complex railroad bridge infrastructure through effective engineering coordination and quality assurance.

Duties
  • Provide engineering support for the construction, inspection, and acceptance of railroad bridges, guideways, retaining structures, culverts, and related structural components
  • Review bridge design plans, calculations, shop drawings, working drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and construction work plans for technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements
  • Evaluate contractor proposals, design modifications, value engineering proposals, and field design changes while ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable engineering standards
  • Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Construction Managers, Design Engineers of Record, specialty consultants, and contractors to resolve structural engineering issues encountered during construction
  • Review structural concrete placement plans, reinforcing steel details, post-tensioning operations, structural steel fabrication and erection procedures, bearings, expansion joints, falsework, shoring, and temporary works
  • Perform engineering analyses and technical evaluations to support field decisions involving bridge construction sequencing, structural integrity, constructability, and design deviations
  • Verify that bridge construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, quality assurance requirements, and applicable railroad and transportation design standards
  • Support construction claims evaluations by providing technical documentation, engineering analyses, and review of contractor change requests
  • Participate in design review meetings, constructability reviews, risk assessments, value engineering workshops, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings
  • Review inspection reports, material testing results, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective action plans to ensure timely resolution of quality issues
  • Assist in preparing technical memoranda, engineering reports, field recommendations, and final acceptance documentation
  • Perform other bridge engineering duties as assigned in support of the CAHSR construction program
  • Supports the compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire), environmental regulations, and safety requirements


Qualifications

Minimum requirements:
  • BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Knowledge of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, structural steel, foundation systems, seismic design principles, and railroad bridge construction methods.

Preferred Requirements:
  • Current California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering, or the ability to obtain California registration through reciprocity within six (6) months of hire
  • Seven (7) or more years of experience supporting railroad, bridge, highway, transit, or other major transportation infrastructure projects
  • Experience interpreting engineering plans, structural calculations, contract specifications, and construction documents
  • Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software used for structural analysis and design
  • Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
  • Experience with California High-Speed Rail, commuter rail, freight rail, or other large-scale rail infrastructure construction programs
  • Knowledge of AREMA, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, Caltrans Bridge Design and Construction Manuals, and applicable California building codes
  • Experience reviewing falsework, shoring, erection engineering, temporary works, and construction staging plans
  • Familiarity with finite element analysis software, bridge design software, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination tools
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification
  • Experience using construction management and document control platforms such as Primavera Unifier, Procore, Bluebeam Revu, or similar systems


Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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