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Structural Engineer – Railroad Design & Review

At Benesch, we're proud of the strength, expertise, and reputation of our Railroad Division. As our largest division and a nationally connected team, we've built strong relationships with major Class I, short line, and commuter railroads across the country. Our team brings together talented professionals with deep industry knowledge, a shared commitment to technical excellence, and a passion for delivering engineering solutions that make a lasting impact on our nation's railroad infrastructure. Our national reach, diverse project experience, and collaborative approach create opportunities for engineers to learn from experienced professionals, take on meaningful technical challenges, and build rewarding careers in an industry that plays an essential role in keeping America moving.

As our Railroad Division continues to grow, we're excited to welcome a Structural Engineer – Railroad Design & Review to our Public Projects Structures team.

In this role, you'll work alongside experienced railroad engineers and project managers, collaborate with railroad representatives and project teams, primarily focus on reviewing structural engineering plans and construction activities that impact railroad infrastructure and operations. From railroad bridges to grade separations and other complex infrastructure projects, your work will help identify potential challenges, evaluate engineering solutions, and support the safe and successful delivery of projects across the country. You'll also participate in structural analysis and design, giving you valuable exposure to different aspects of engineering while strengthening your technical expertise.

Location

This position offers a hybrid work schedule and is available in our Omaha, NE, or Bellevue, NE offices.

The Impact You Will Have

Review structural plans, calculations, specifications, and technical submittals for railroad bridges, grade separations, and other projects affecting railroad infrastructure and operations.

Evaluate proposed designs for compliance with applicable railroad engineering standards, design criteria, and project requirements.

Assess construction staging, temporary works, demolition plans, and construction methods to identify potential impacts to railroad structures and active operations.

Identify technical concerns and potential construction challenges, developing clear, actionable review comments to support their resolution.

Collaborate with railroad representatives, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and support successful project delivery.

Participate in structural analysis and design assignments, including the development of calculations, engineering plans, specifications, and technical deliverables.

Perform occasional structural field inspections and prepare associated technical 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, preferably involving bridge design, structural analysis, transportation infrastructure, or technical design reviews.