Professional Engineer - Railroad Bridge Design (54329)

The Railroad Business Unit of Modjeski and Masters is seeking Bridge Design Engineers with an experience in Railroad Bridge Design. This is an exciting opportunity to start your career with one of the nation’s leading bridge engineering firms, working alongside experts on projects that shape our rail infrastructure.

Positions are available in our Washington DC, Mechanicsburg, PA, New Orleans, LA and Kansas City, MO offices

What We’re Looking For

• At minimum a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University

• Engineers with 4 - 10 years related experience in Railroad Bridge Design required

• Valid PE or within 6 months of obtaining

• Familiarity with AREMA

What You’ll Do

• Assist Project Managers in identifying issues and developing solutions.

• Perform structural design and detailing of railroad bridge components as one of the primary project engineers with limited guidance from Project Managers and Senior Structural Engineers.

• Mentor and work with Junior Engineers on projects.

• Perform tasks on multiple, concurrent projects.

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities, including field and construction service assignments as needed.

• Perform railroad bridge analysis, design and detailing based on the AREMA Manual.

• Familiarity with CADD software, Microsoft Office Software, and structural analysis software.

• Possesses, or have the ability to develop effective leadership and communication skills necessary to lead teams of engineers and technicians.

• Problem-solving skills necessary to resolve both design and detailing issues.

• Ability to identify appropriate steps in the bridge design and detailing process, and the initiative to complete the necessary tasks.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, project managers, supervisor, and other team members.

• Ability to effectively receive and convey ideas and information orally and in writing with co-workers, project managers, supervisor, and other team members.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid Work Environment

• Bonus Program

• Eligible employees receive cash bonuses based on the achievement of individual performance objective and business objectives during each calendar year

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Competitive PTO accruals

• Starting at 17 days, increases with years’ experience

• Comprehensive cafeteria-style benefit plan which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for our employees and their dependents

• Group Term Life Insurance

• Basic Accidental death and dismemberment & Basic Life

• Long term Disability coverage

• Several other additional benefits offered

• Short term disability

• Identity Protection

• Flexible spending accounts

• Optional life insurance for dependents ​​​

Who we are:

The Railroad Business Unit focuses on structural design, evaluation and rehabilitation of new and existing railroad bridges of all types, including fixed, movable, girder, truss and arch structures. This unit focuses on the unique challenges of railroad structures, including historic bridges and providing emergency services. Staff within this unit are primarily made up of Structural Engineers. To learn more - Railroad Services // Portageville Bridge Recognized with AISC Bridge Award // 130 Years of Excellence

The Company:

M&M is one of the world’s Leading Bridge Engineering Firms, with a reputation for technical excellence and innovation that goes beyond current standards. Established more than 130 years ago, our firm is responsible for the design and maintenance of some of our nation’s most recognizable structures. Services include fixed and movable bridge design, inspection and rehabilitation, and all facets of life-cycle maintenance, research, and code development.

As a Structural Bridge Design Engineer with Modjeski and Masters, you will work on a variety of challenging and rewarding bridge engineering projects for a myriad of transportation clients. As a member of our team, you'll be immediately responsible for performing engineering tasks under the careful supervision of established and respected professionals. You'll have opportunities to interact directly with clients, become a valued partner on a variety of high-impact projects, and apply fresh insights at every stage of a bridge's life cycle. Instead of following in the footsteps of others in the bridge services field, you'll be part of a team that is leading the way. Many of our projects result in new techniques and new standards for everyone else to follow.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Modjeski and Masters is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V). No third-party candidates, please.

Application questions can be sent to Jamie Kibler, Recruiting Coordinator, at JLKibler@modjeski.com

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