Structural Designer, Rail & Transit - Gannett Fleming, Inc.

Throughout the firm’s history, Gannett Fleming has worked with the majority of transit agencies and freight rail companies in the U.S. to plan, design, and build a variety of systems that help move people and goods. 

Gannett Fleming is searching for a Structural Designer to join our expanding Transit & Rail, Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) practice Valley Forge or Philadelphia PA. As a Structural Designer, you will be involved in the design and rehabilitation of railroad structures, overhead contact systems and other related structures with public agencies and private clients. 

Our team is engaged on some very exiting projects to include Northeast Corridor Gateway Program -Sawtooth and Portal Bridge Replacement Projects; Caltrain Owner’s Representative – Electrification Support Services, Amtrak New Jersey High-Speed Rail Improvement Program (NJ HSRIP) - Overhead Contact System and Signal Power Mainline Improvements, The LA Metro Regional Connector Project, and multiple General Engineering Contracts (GEC) including SANDAG, SEPTA, Amtrak, and many other Agencies across the country. 

As Structural Designer at Gannett Fleming, you will be challenged to deliver value through innovative solutions and quality designs, utilizing building information modeling for collaboration through design and construction. You will also will also have an opportunity to contribute to our traditional design services for buildings, transit stations and facilities, industrial facilities, tunnels, water/wastewater facilities, and dam structures.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the structural analysis and design of Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) structures and transportation related facilities using structural steel, concrete and masonry construction materials.
• Familiarity with, SAP2000, STAAD, Mathcad, and other structural engineering analysis and design related software.
• Perform structural design calculations for steel, aluminum and concrete structures
• Coordinate structural design with project requirements.
• Design of concrete and steel members such as slabs, footings, columns and beams.
• Develop structural details.
• Possess a basic understanding of codes - IBC, ASCE-7, AISC, and ACI
• Assist with other duties assigned by Lead Engineers and/or Project Managers
• Perform field inspection of facilities and transit related structures as needed

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis preferred) is required.
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with structural curriculum is preferred but not required.
• Must have EIT Certification
• 0-2 years of professional experience preferably within an engineering consulting firm; relevant summer internships may count towards experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microstation, and/or Autodesk Revit is highly preferred.
• Must be capable of field inspection activity such as climbing ladders and using man lifts.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 of Gannett Fleming

Location: Valley Forge & Philadelphia PA 

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Internal Requisition ID: 2024-10608

Salary Range: $73,000 - $83,000 (USD) 

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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