The Sr. Engineer position is for a Civil or Mechanical Engineer to provide technical expertise for movable bridge projects, covering the full lifecycle from initial design and construction to ongoing maintenance and inspection.
Requirements
- Perform mechanical and structural design and detailing for bridge machinery, including hydraulic systems.
- Develop contract plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates for new construction and rehabilitation projects.
- Conduct field inspections of mechanical systems on movable bridges during condition assessments and construction.
- Document findings, identify potential issues, and recommend repair or maintenance solutions.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure the implementation of effective maintenance schedules, including cleaning, lubrication, and parts replacement.
- Self-perform design services on small design projects with limited oversight.
- Lead the design of individual projects including scope development, schedule, budget, plans, and both prescriptive and performance specifications.
- Provide technical support to Amtrak’s field staff as a Movable Bridge Subject Matter Expert.
- Provide technical support during construction and respond to submittals, shop drawings, RFI’s, and change order requests and/or coordinate with and manage the DOR on associated Construction Phase Services
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Health savings accounts
- Wellness programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Life insurance
- Short and long term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Back-up care
- Adoption assistance
- Surrogacy assistance
- Reimbursement of education expenses
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits
- Rail pass privileges