Senior Engineer, Railroad Structures

Job Summary: The Engineer, Railroad Structures reports to the Manager, Engineering Structures and Facilities, and is responsible for engineering and construction support of capital improvement projects, maintenance support, project planning support, and design studies support for structures, stations and facilities for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).

Examples of Essential Functions:

• Provide engineering support to Rail Operations, Capital Projects, Construction Management, and other Caltrain departments to maintain railroad structures, including tracks and bridges (civil/structural).
• Review and perform capacity calculations on railway structures, design reviews and capital improvement projects to protect the integrity of the railroad structures and to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Oversee projects to be performed by outside agencies working on Caltrain property.
• Participate in capital project development studies including consultant negotiations, estimating, and scheduling.
• Identify root causes of engineering structural issues and present appropriate solutions.

Examples of Duties:

• Review engineering design project documents including plans, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, project schedules, and constructability review reports.
• Review project design documents, interface with Caltrain Operations, monitor construction progress, and inspect construction fieldwork.
• Assist in monitoring and directing the railroad maintenance contractor for Caltrain structures.
• Perform on-site and routine inspection required by FRA, provide analysis and condition assessment of existing railroad structures.
• Monitor third party vendors on capital projects to protect the Agency’s infrastructure and operational interests.
• Provide responsible and professional staff assistance to higher level management on projects and related matters.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.