À propos de ce poste Railroad Structures Review/ Design Engineer – Public Projects chez Benesch
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Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.
We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.
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Railroad Structures Review/ Design Engineer – Public Projects
Join Benesch’s Railroad Services group as a member of our Public Projects Structures Review team. This position offers the opportunity to gain practical experience across a diverse range of railroad bridge and grade separation projects supporting Class I, short line, and commuter railroads.
Working alongside experienced structural engineers and project managers, you will perform technical design reviews of railroad structures and evaluate construction plans and activities affecting railroad infrastructure and operations. The position also offers opportunities to participate in structural design assignments and field inspections, providing valuable experience across multiple aspects of railroad structural engineering.
Location:
The position provides a Hybrid schedule and is open to candidates in the following locations: Omaha, NE or Bellevue, NE offices.
The Impact You Will Have:
- Review structural plans, calculations, specifications, and technical submittals for the design and construction of railroad structures and other projects affecting railroad infrastructure and operations.
- Evaluate designs against applicable railroad standards, criteria, and project requirements.
- Assess construction staging, temporary works, demolition, and proposed methods for impacts to railroad structures and operations.
- Identify design and construction deficiencies and prepare clear, actionable review comments that communicate the issues and facilitate their resolution.
- Coordinate with project teams, railroad representatives, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues, protect railroad property and operations, and meet deadlines.
- Participate in structural analysis and design assignments.
- Perform occasional structural field inspections and prepare associated reports.
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering emphasis or a degree in Structural Engineering.
- 2–5 years of structural engineering experience, including railroad bridge design, structural analysis, or technical design reviews.
- Working knowledge of structural engineering principles, including steel and concrete design, foundations, structural analysis, and the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering (MRE).
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred; Professional Engineer (PE) licensure desirable.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and public stakeholders.
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in learning new technical skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
- Ability to perform occasional out-of-town travel as project needs require.
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Why Benesch?
It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.
Your next opportunity should do more than offer a new title. It should build on the experience you've gained, challenge you to keep growing, and give you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where you can contribute your ideas, develop your skills, and build a career you're proud of.
Here's what you can look forward to:
- Real career growth: Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.
- A strong financial future: Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
- Flexibility that works: Work schedules that support your professional and personal life.
- Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
- Work that makes an impact: Opportunities to collaborate, contribute ideas, solve meaningful challenges, and see the difference your work makes.
- Room to grow your way: Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore new opportunities, or grow into leadership, we want to help you take the next step.
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At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
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