Railroad Bridge Engineer

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Job Description AECOM is seeking a Railroad Bridge Engineer for one of our offices in Sacramento, Bakersfield, or Fresno CA.

JOB SUMMARY:

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. RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 (Cal Fire), environmental regulations, and safety requirements

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS + 8 year of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, structural steel, foundation systems, seismic design principles, and railroad bridge construction methods.

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…