Engineer Bridge Design

Disability Solutions - Homewood, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Homewood, PA

About the position

The Engineer, Bridge Design at CN is responsible for creating and managing designs for railway bridges across the company's network, ensuring compliance with internal policies and AREMA guidelines. This role requires a strong foundation in structural engineering principles and the ability to lead design projects effectively. The position emphasizes safety, collaboration, and the development of junior engineers, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of railway operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate consultant design assignments
• Design railway bridges
• Prepare preliminary and detailed designs of highway and railway bridge structures in concrete, steel, and timber
• Provide costing information and resolve queries during bridge construction
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and project schedules to minimize costs and disruptions to railway operations
• Provide engineering support and training to staff members and field forces during construction
• Prepare fabrication specifications and tender documents
• Handle and track outsourced service contracts, reviews, and processes outsourced services invoicing
• Verify and ensure compliance of work or actions prescribed in engineering drawings and specifications
• Conduct in-field and documentary audits of bridge inspection reports
• Participate in construction safety audits
• Participate in field visits to familiarize with the Network and B&S plant inventory
• Assist with reviews of AREMA Manual of Practice development and revisions
• Assist in the development of Junior Design Engineer
• Ensure all required training is completed in a timely manner
• Ensure proper adherence to requirements for maintaining licensure as a Professional Engineer

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of General Engineering experience including 2 years in bridge design with a railway company, engineering consulting firm, or research facility (post graduation)
• Experience with AREMA guidelines for railway structures or other North American structural design codes
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer Licence (PE or P.Eng)
• Designation as a Railroad Bridge Engineer
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)
• Specialization in Structural Engineering (preferred)
• Professional Structural Engineer (SE) Licence in Illinois (preferred)
• Capability to be certified in the United States Operating Rules (USOR) or Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) (preferred)

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Fall Protection
• General Microsoft computer skills in MathCad, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or SAP

Benefits

• Paid training and opportunities for long-term career development
• Recognition for hard work and contributions
• Close-knit, safety-focused culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development