Rail Bridge Engineer

Drive the Future of Rail Infrastructure as a Rail Bridge Engineer - Designing Connections That Keep Communities Moving

Are you ready to apply your expertise to projects that enhance safety, reliability, and long-term performance across our nation's transportation systems? Looking for an opportunity to work on impactful rail bridge projects while growing your technical influence and project leadership skills?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Rail Bridge Engineer to join our Bridge Team in Albany, NY; Atlanta, GA; Columbus, OH; or Buffalo, NY. In this role, you'll help deliver innovative rail bridge solutions, contribute to the rehabilitation and design of critical infrastructure, and collaborate with talented professionals on projects that shape the future of transportation.

Lead the technical execution of complex engineering designs, technical reports, and specifications for bridge infrastructure
• Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues in various areas of bridge and transportation engineering, such as bridge design and accelerated bridge construction (ABC)
• Lead advanced technical projects, collaborating with other engineering departments and project management staff to deliver sustainable solutions
• Develop and manage discipline work plans aligned with project milestones, ensuring projects are completed within budget and scheduling restraints
• Guide and mentor junior engineering staff, including providing technical reviews and support
• Deliver technical development of proposals and external presentations to clients, public, and regulatory agencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

• Tackle some of the industry's most complex rail bridge challenges with a nationally recognized transportation team
• Drive technical excellence on critical infrastructure projects that enhance safety, reliability, and system performance
• Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor, shaping project outcomes and supporting the growth of future engineering talent

Curious about the impactful work our Bridge team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to safe, resilient infrastructure by visiting: CHA Bridge.

$130,000 - $170,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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