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About this Sr Structural Engineer - Rail and Transit role at Parsons

Parsons · Onsite · US - NY, New York
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr Structural Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the premier Infrastructure project in the US.

Program background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Gateway Tunnel Project is now hiring a Senior Structural Engineer for Surface Alignment Contract to join our team. The successful candidate will work on design and construction of complex structures including bridges, abutments, foundations, retaining structures, underpinning, support of excavation and miscellaneous structures for this contract.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee structural surveys of existing rail bridges, abutments, retaining walls, etc

  • Review structural survey reports, repair details, etc

  • Review structural design for bridge superstructure, abutments and foundations for rail bridges, soil retaining structures per AREMA requirements

  • Review structural design for bridge superstructure, abutments and foundations for vehicular bridges, soil retaining structures per AASHTO requirements

  • Review structural design for miscellaneous structures per IBC requirements

  • Prepare design calculations and engineering reports to verify structural design of the bridges, abutments, foundations and soil retaining structures, etc

  • Perform constructability assessment of proposed structural systems of bridges, abutments, foundations, soil retaining structures, etc

  • Prepare and review specifications

  • QA/QC of design calculations and engineering reports prepared by others

  • Perform construction support and field oversight during construction of bridges, abutments, foundations, soil retaining structures, etc

  • Attend meetings, work with contractors, perform regular site visits and provide engineering services during construction

Qualifications & Skills:

  • 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Master of Science degree in structural engineering preferred.

  • 10 -15 years of related work experience preferably in northern New Jersey/NYC area

  • Professional Engineer registration in State of New Jersey and/or State of New York

  • Efficient in structural analysis of bridges, abutments, foundations, support of excavation systems, retaining structures with commonly used structural software such as CSiBridge, LEAP bridge, etc

  • Familiarity with AREMA, AASHTO, IBC, NJDOT and Amtrak codes, manuals, standards

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Local resident of NYC metro tri-state area

  • Be able to work at the PMO Field Office in NJ as well as the PMO Office in NJ @ 3 Penn Plaza

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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How this Structural Engineer salary compares

This role pays $154,300/yr — above the typical range for Structural Engineer roles.

$89,290 median $124,095 $172,145

Typical range $103,113–$150,000/yr, from 333 comparable Structural Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Structural Engineer salary insights →

About Parsons

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parso

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