Structural; Rail Bridge) Project Engineer

Dewberry is seeking a Structural (Rail Bridge)
Project Engineer / Inspector
to join Dewberry’s Bloomfield, NJ office and work as part of our growing nationwide Transit and Freight Rail Practice. The individual will focus on transit and freight rail bridge projects and will be responsible for the successful delivery of high-quality designs and inspections.

The candidate must have design experience on simple and complex bridges (primarily steel and concrete construction) and on a variety of transportation-related structures such as retaining walls and culverts using applicable software for both public and private clients.

Bridge design work encompasses new and replacement bridges, and bridge rehabilitation.

Bridge inspection experience of simple and complex bridges is also required. The individual must have experience working as a Team Leader on bridge and culvert inspections, and be able to coordinate vendors and agencies to furnish equipment, traffic control and rail flagging to successfully and safely perform inspections.

The candidate must be able to successfully work independently as well as with and/or lead a team of structural engineers and drafters, as well as coordinate with other project disciplines, working closely with clients to meet their objectives. The ability and willingness to mentor less experienced staff is required.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided.

Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and monthly stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company and individual performance. Certain positions are also eligible to receive overtime pay, whereas all non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime (subject to approval).

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

• Applies broad knowledge of structural and railroad engineering principles and practices to support design and inspections teams.
• Provides a resource of railroad operational, and maintenance practices to design teams.
• Participate in all phases of project development including planning, scheduling, inspection, analysis, design, and development of construction documents including…