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Rail Bridge Engineer

GFT Infrastructure, Inc.
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Rail Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Team in either our Boston, MA, New York, NY, or Newark, NJ office! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Boston, MA, New York, NY, or Newark, NJoffices.


Working on theTransportation teamatGFToffers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Bridge design has been a core strength of ours for over a century, ranging from concrete or steel highway bridges to commuter, freight, or high-speed rail bridges. Youwill havethe opportunity to work on complex rail projects for Class I railroads, short lines and transit agencies such as Merchant Bridge Replacement and Retrofit.

What you'll be challenged to do:

You will participate in complex design tasks for rail bridge projects. This role includes elements of structural design, rehabilitation, and inspection of bridges and other structures along with the preparation of load ratings, construction documents, specifications, and estimates. You will leverage your technical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills, to effectively work with a team across multiple disciplinary projects. You will travel for project related work, with a willingness to work in the field conducting bridge inspections.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Perform structural bridge analysis and design utilizing current AREMA and owners' design standards. Calculate structural quantities.
  • Perform bridge inspections for railway bridges.
  • Ensure accuracy of engineering design, reports, load ratings, and plans. Work product must be prepared with a focus on quality, presentation, thoroughness, and follow-through; with conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards
  • Assures the project meets quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Perform detailed checking of calculations and design drawings produced by others.
  • Assist with CADD drawing development and production.
  • Document and organize design calculations following GFT's Quality Management Plan.
  • Interpret changes in the contract and advises management on needed changes.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Education | Experience:
What you will bring to our firm:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
  • A minimum of 4 years' professional experiencewith an emphasis on structural design for Class I and transit bridge projects.
  • Engineer-in-Training E.I.T. License
  • Structures design experience utilizing AREMA Manual for Railroad Engineering.
  • Familiarity with Class I railroad bridge standards.
  • Structural engineering background, knowledge of MicroStation and experience with structural engineering design drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
  • Team oriented engineer with strong communication skills.
  • Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), and experience with engineering design packages and structural analysis software systems such as LEAP Bridge Concrete, LPILE, GROUP, RISA or CSiBridge.
  • Willingness to travel within the continental United States.
  • Physically capable of performing field work including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
  • Valid Driver's License.
What we prefer you bring:
  • Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) preferred.
  • Master's degree in civil/structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accrediteduniversity or college.
  • AREMA member and Committee 7, 8, 9, 10 or 15 member.
  • Experience working directly with Class I railroads.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $147,000 - $180,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
* Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
* Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
* Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
* Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
* Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
* Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
* Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.


Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Boston, MA; New York, NY; or Newark, NJ

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range:$147,000 - $180,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location


GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.


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Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including veterans and disability status.

 

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