About this role
HR Contact: Gabby DiGregorio & Todd Drywa
Hiring Manager: Dale Summers
Company / Benefits Overview:
Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.
At G&W, we live by our Core Values: Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence . We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth
- Life Insurance
- Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- On the Job Training
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pays into the Railroad Retirement Board
- And more!
* Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreement
Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!
SUMMARY:
The person in this position is responsible for all facets of railroad-bridge and structure engineering in his or her territory, which includes but is not limited to bridge analysis, inspection, and rehabilitation. This person also provides direction and guidance to contractors and bridge-maintenance personnel in the repair of existing bridges or the construction of new bridges.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Make bridge site visits, inspections, and surveys
- Develop bridge-construction cost estimates
- Diagnose existing bridge problems and potential bridge problems and remedy the problems or potential problems
- Develop project plans sets, specifications, and project bid packages
- Understand and interpret Federal Railway Administration (FRA) regulations, specifically the FRA Bridge Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 237)
- Manage other projects and perform duties as assigned
- Respond to emergency situations as needed
REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Proficient in railroad bridge analysis, inspection, rehabilitation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Sound engineering judgment
- Working knowledge of the railroad industry
- Railroad-bridge engineering experience
- Ability to free climb and work at heights.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelors degree in civil or structural engineering preferred, or related experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) preferred, or related experience
This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.