Rail Bridge Engineer (PE)

Location: United States; hybrid position based in Cleveland, OH, Chicago, IL, Omaha, NE, or Des Moines, IA. Exceptional candidates may be considered for full-time remote work.

Salary: $90,000–$130,000 annually.

Company

Michael Baker International provides engineering and consulting services across transportation infrastructure, including rail, bridges, tunnels, transit, airports, environmental projects, and construction and program management.

What you will do

• Design and detail railroad bridges and related structures in accordance with the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering.
• Perform structural analysis, engineering calculations, bridge inspections, evaluations, load ratings, feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and cost and risk assessments.
• Develop construction drawings, plans, technical specifications, and contract documents using MicroStation and other bridge design and analysis software.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and contractor RFIs, and provide construction support, document control, and construction management services.
• Manage project schedules and deliverables while collaborating with engineers, project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support task management, mentoring, and professional development as experience grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 4+ years of experience in railroad bridge design, rehabilitation, and construction.
• Experience designing railroad bridges for freight rail clients.
• Working knowledge of the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering.
• Experience with structural analysis and bridge design software, plus a strong understanding of bridge and retaining wall design principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• Experience supporting Class I railroad projects.
• Experience performing bridge inspections and load ratings.
• Interest and aptitude in task management, project leadership, and staff development.
• Experience working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with work available in a hybrid office setting; exceptional candidates may be considered for full-time remote work.
• Work on nationwide freight and passenger rail infrastructure projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Opportunities to grow, lead, mentor, and contribute to technical excellence, safety, and quality.
• Employment includes pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
• The current vacancy is intended to be filled by December 31, 2026; applications remain open until the position is filled or no longer needed.