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Entry Level Structural (Rail Bridge) Engineer Inspector

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated
Bloomfield, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/16/2026
Entry Level Structural (Rail Bridge) Engineer Inspector
Job ID 16434 # of Openings 1 Job Location US-NJ-Bloomfield Category Structural Relocation Assistance No
Job Description

Dewberry is seeking an Entry Level Structural (Rail Bridge) Engineer / Inspector to work in its Bloomfield, NJ office and work as part of our growing nationwide Transit and Freight Rail Practice. The successful candidate will be part of a team designing and inspecting both simple and complex transit and freight rail bridges (primarily of steel and concrete construction) and a variety of transportation-related structures (retaining walls, culverts, and other miscellaneous structures). The candidate will also be involved in the development of contract plans, the preparation of engineer's estimates and construction specifications, and performing construction support services. The individual will also be provided with opportunities to participate in marketing and business development activities including attending seminars and conferences, networking events, and/or career fairs. This position offers tremendous potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

    Work with a team of engineers on transit and freight rail projects.
  • Perform structural analysis, design, load ratings and construction support tasks.
  • Design rail bridges and other transportation related structures per AREMA and agency standards.
  • Prepare structural plans, construction cost estimates, and engineer's estimate.
  • Perform field investigations under qualified inspectors.
Required Skills & Required Experience
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering required (MS or MEng in Structural Engineering preferable).
  • 0 - 4 years of experience in Structural, Rail or Civil Engineering.
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is preferred.
  • Prior internship or summer work experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering is preferred but not required.
  • Understanding of structural engineering fundamentals.
  • Proficiency in MS Office software, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with interest in improving technical knowledge.
  • Physically capable of performing field work including working at heights, over water, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
  • Willing to travel locally and regionally.
  • A desire to work in a team environment

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

The projected range for this position is $84,000 - $86,500 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

Program Information

As an entry-level hire, you'll be part of a class of peers with 0-1 year of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:

  • Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
  • Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
  • Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.
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Dewberry is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. EEO is the law.

 

Salary : $84,000 - $86,500

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