Sr. Rail Bridge Engineer

Overview

GFT is seeking a Sr. Rail Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Austin or Fort Worth, TX. This hybrid role requires regular attendance at the respective office.

• 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; present quality and thoroughness while meeting 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 and contribute to marketing and business development efforts.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, developing professional networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Willingness to travel the continental United States.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in design and/or management of rail or railroad-focused projects.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Experience with structures design 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 Micro Station 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.

• 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.

Salary range: $135,000 - $170,000, dependent on experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid work environment (in‑person and remote).
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development and participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Location:

Austin, TX or Fort Worth, TX;
Core Business

Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM;
Employment Status:
Full‑Time. Salary dependent on experience and geographic location.

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, or other characteristics protected by law.

GFT does require an administrative background check for all advertised positions.