{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e65dcbb8e4207c884b6e9f0d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e65dcbb8e4207c884b6e9f0d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e65dcbb8e4207c884b6e9f0d","title":"Chief Engineer Structures","description":"Summary:\nThis position is responsible for the strategic management, engineering oversight, and regulatory compliance of all railroad structural assets across the G&W (GWI) North American railroad network. This includes bridges, culverts, retaining walls, tunnels, dams, overheads and other structural infrastructure.\nThis position provides technical leadership for inspection programs, capital improvement planning, load ratings, rehabilitation projects, and emergency response ensuring all structural assets are maintained in a manner that supports safe and efficient rail operations.\nThe successful candidate will be able to operate in a fast paced, demanding environment and be able deliver comprehensive structures management in a manner that is responsive to regional requirements. Excellent leadership, organizational skills, resource management and attention to detail are essential to be effective execution in this position.\nResponsibilities:\nServe as the company’s technical authority for structures management in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Bridge Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 237).\nServe as the company’s technical authority for FRA fall protection and ensure compliance with FRA Bridge Worker Safety (49 CFR Part 214 Subpart B) and related OSHA regulations in 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.\nReview and approve bridge load ratings, structural analyses, and engineering designs.\nEstablish engineering standards and best practices for structural maintenance and rehabilitation.\nDevelop and manage multi-year capital plans for structural assets.\nOversee design, contracting, and construction of bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects.\nInterface with FRA inspectors and state regulatory agencies as required.\nConduct periodic field visits to evaluate compliance with the Structures Management Program.\nProvide technical support during emergency situations such as floods, derailments, or structural failures.\nOversee the G&W Client within the Atom-AI asset management system.\nServe as the G&W Drone Program Point Person (D3P).\nServe as the GWI representative to the AAR Bridge Technical Advisory Group (TAG).\nOther projects and duties as assigned by the Vice President Engineering.\nRequired Skills and Experience:\nMinimum of 15 years' experience in engineering related to all facets of railroad structures design, inspection, construction, maintenance and management.\nComprehensive understanding of railroad bridge design, inspection, and maintenance.\nManagement level experience with railroad bridge inspection programs.\nThorough working knowledge of FRA regulations, AREMA recommended practices and the AREMA Bridge Inspection Handbook.\nAbility to lead a geographically diverse team with multiple projects in a fast-paced environment to meet all requirements on time with no exception to safety or job procedures and quality.\nThorough knowledge of 49 CFR Part 213 and 214.\nAbility to communicate effectively across all management levels with internal and external stakeholders.\nAbility to develop subordinates into the next generation of engineering leaders for GWI.\nAbility to travel regularly to railroad properties across the US and Canada.\nRequired Education and/or Credentials:\nBachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited school of engineering.\nProfessional Engineer license with at least one state in the GWI US network.\nPreferred: Masters of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited school of engineering or Masters of Business Administration.\nPreferred: PEng designation in Canada.\n\nFunctional Capacity:\nAbility to climb structures and work at heights.\nAbility to work in all weather conditions.\nAbility to report to work with minimal advance notice.\nAbility to wear all protective equipment required for working at heights in the railroad environment.\nWork flexible daily schedules, including weekends, dictated by requirements of service.\n\nPosition Type:\nFull Time / Exempt.\nJob Location:\nJacksonville, Florida.\nTravel:\n60% or more covering the GWI network.\n\nThis position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.\n\nGenesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.","company":"Genesee","rawCompany":"genesee","city":"Jacksonville","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T17:59:18.716Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"},{"code":"488210","title":"Support Activities for Rail Transportation","slug":"support-activities-for-rail-transportation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Chief Engineer Structures","description":"Summary:\nThis position is responsible for the strategic management, engineering oversight, and regulatory compliance of all railroad structural assets across the G&W (GWI) North American railroad network. This includes bridges, culverts, retaining walls, tunnels, dams, overheads and other structural infrastructure.\nThis position provides technical leadership for inspection programs, capital improvement planning, load ratings, rehabilitation projects, and emergency response ensuring all structural assets are maintained in a manner that supports safe and efficient rail operations.\nThe successful candidate will be able to operate in a fast paced, demanding environment and be able deliver comprehensive structures management in a manner that is responsive to regional requirements. Excellent leadership, organizational skills, resource management and attention to detail are essential to be effective execution in this position.\nResponsibilities:\nServe as the company’s technical authority for structures management in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Bridge Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 237).\nServe as the company’s technical authority for FRA fall protection and ensure compliance with FRA Bridge Worker Safety (49 CFR Part 214 Subpart B) and related OSHA regulations in 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.\nReview and approve bridge load ratings, structural analyses, and engineering designs.\nEstablish engineering standards and best practices for structural maintenance and rehabilitation.\nDevelop and manage multi-year capital plans for structural assets.\nOversee design, contracting, and construction of bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects.\nInterface with FRA inspectors and state regulatory agencies as required.\nConduct periodic field visits to evaluate compliance with the Structures Management Program.\nProvide technical support during emergency situations such as floods, derailments, or structural failures.\nOversee the G&W Client within the Atom-AI asset management system.\nServe as the G&W Drone Program Point Person (D3P).\nServe as the GWI representative to the AAR Bridge Technical Advisory Group (TAG).\nOther projects and duties as assigned by the Vice President Engineering.\nRequired Skills and Experience:\nMinimum of 15 years' experience in engineering related to all facets of railroad structures design, inspection, construction, maintenance and management.\nComprehensive understanding of railroad bridge design, inspection, and maintenance.\nManagement level experience with railroad bridge inspection programs.\nThorough working knowledge of FRA regulations, AREMA recommended practices and the AREMA Bridge Inspection Handbook.\nAbility to lead a geographically diverse team with multiple projects in a fast-paced environment to meet all requirements on time with no exception to safety or job procedures and quality.\nThorough knowledge of 49 CFR Part 213 and 214.\nAbility to communicate effectively across all management levels with internal and external stakeholders.\nAbility to develop subordinates into the next generation of engineering leaders for GWI.\nAbility to travel regularly to railroad properties across the US and Canada.\nRequired Education and/or Credentials:\nBachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited school of engineering.\nProfessional Engineer license with at least one state in the GWI US network.\nPreferred: Masters of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited school of engineering or Masters of Business Administration.\nPreferred: PEng designation in Canada.\n\nFunctional Capacity:\nAbility to climb structures and work at heights.\nAbility to work in all weather conditions.\nAbility to report to work with minimal advance notice.\nAbility to wear all protective equipment required for working at heights in the railroad environment.\nWork flexible daily schedules, including weekends, dictated by requirements of service.\n\nPosition Type:\nFull Time / Exempt.\nJob Location:\nJacksonville, Florida.\nTravel:\n60% or more covering the GWI network.\n\nThis position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.\n\nGenesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.","datePosted":"2026-07-16T17:59:18.716Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T17:59:18.716Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Genesee","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Jacksonville","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e65dcbb8e4207c884b6e9f0d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e65dcbb8e4207c884b6e9f0d"}}