Railroad Bridge Engineer

Company: Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the
Location: Brentwood
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Railroad Bridge Engineer We are currently seeking a Railroad Bridge Engineer for our office located in Brentwood, TN to support a wide variety of bridge engineering assignments, including design of new railroad bridges and other railroad structures (culverts, retaining walls, shoring, foundations, passenger platforms, overhead pedestrian bridges, unloading pits, engine shops, etc.), design of bridge rehabilitation projects, bridge load ratings and construction phase engineering. Daily activities include, but are not limited to, developing structural details and plans, performing structural analysis for bridge substructures and superstructures, development of structural specifications and as well as assisting with geometric layout and quantity development. The Railroad Bridge Engineer will also review plans, check design calculations, estimates and specifications produced by other professional engineers and EITs. This position requires attention to details, strict conformance to project quality control and the ability to provide practical solutions to complex problems. The Railroad Bridge Engineering position will require some travel across the United States with the possibilities of international travel. Responsibilities Perform bridge load ratings and prepare load rating reports. Perform structural analysis, design calculations and prepare construction plans and details. Perform construction phase engineering services including shop drawing reviews and responding to contractor requests for information. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering – Structural emphasis. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bridge design; Railroad experience preferred Proficient in concrete and steel design Professional Engineering licensure (PE) preferred but not required Knowledge of FRA regulations, AASHTO LRFD and AREMA design codes required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and Microstation required. Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software required. For example, OpenBridge, RAM Elements, RAM Structural Systems, L-pile, Weap, MathCAD and Risa-3D. Strong communication skills. Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well with others. The engineering firm is located in Brentwood, TN but willing to consider candidates anywhere in the US to work remotely with travel happening often. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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