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GFT.

Sr. Rail Bridge Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$147K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

GFT is seeking a Sr. Rail Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Team in any of the following SoCAL offices: Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Irvine, or San Diego, CA ! This role follows a hybrid work ...

GFT.

Sr. Rail Bridge Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$147K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

GFT is seeking a Sr. Rail Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Team in any of the following SoCAL offices: Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Irvine, or San Diego, CA ! This role follows a hybrid work ...

GFT.

Sr. Rail Bridge Engineer

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$147K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

GFT is seeking a Sr. Rail Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Team in any of the following SoCAL offices: Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Irvine, or San Diego, CA ! This role follows a hybrid work ...

AECOM

Bridge Design Project Engineer IV

Orange, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team. * Provides specialized technical ... Engineering (or related field); advanced degrees or certifications are a plus. * 6+ years of bridge ...

AECOM

Bridge Design Project Engineer IV

Orange, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team. * Provides specialized technical ... Engineering (or related field); advanced degrees or certifications are a plus. * 6+ years of bridge ...

AECOM

Bridge Design Project Engineer IV

Orange, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team. * Provides specialized technical ... Engineering (or related field); advanced degrees or certifications are a plus. * 6+ years of bridge ...

Stantec

Senior Structural Engineer Transportation

Irvine, CA · On-site

$114K - $166K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer ... The successful candidate will be required to assist senior engineers in performing analysis ...

Stantec

Senior Structural Engineer Transportation

Irvine, CA · On-site

$114K - $166K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer ... The successful candidate will be required to assist senior engineers in performing analysis ...

STV

Senior Drainage Engineer

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$160K - $183K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Drainage Engineer STV is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to support transportation ... rail, bridge, and highway improvements. * Oversee the design of stormwater management systems ...

Qcells

Sr. BESS Operations Engineer

Irvine, CA

$120K - $150K/yr

We are seeking a Senior BESS Operations Engineer to lead the end-to-end performance, reliability ... The successful candidate will serve as a key technical bridge between Asset Management, Engineering ...

Qcells

Sr. BESS Operations Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

We are seeking a Senior BESS Operations Engineer to lead the end-to-end performance, reliability ... The successful candidate will serve as a key technical bridge between Asset Management, Engineering ...

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How much do senior bridge engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior bridge engineer in Riverside, CA is $132,033.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,000.00 and $149,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior bridge engineer?

Senior Bridge Engineers are highly experienced civil engineers who specialize in the design, analysis, construction, and maintenance of bridges and related structures. They often lead engineering teams on large infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulations, and technical specifications. Their responsibilities typically include project management, supervising junior engineers, conducting site inspections, and solving complex engineering problems. Senior Bridge Engineers also collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and government agencies throughout the project lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior bridge engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Bridge Engineer, you need a solid background in civil or structural engineering, a professional engineering (PE) license, and extensive experience in bridge design and analysis. Mastery of design software like AutoCAD, MicroStation, and structural analysis tools such as SAP2000 or MIDAS Civil is typically required, along with knowledge of relevant codes and standards. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help you manage teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and deliver complex projects efficiently. These skills ensure that bridge projects are safe, cost-effective, and compliant with engineering standards.

What is the difference between Senior Bridge Engineer vs Bridge Designer?

AspectSenior Bridge EngineerBridge Designer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering, PE license often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Civil or Structural Engineering, often with design certifications
Work EnvironmentInvolved in project management, structural analysis, and overseeing constructionFocuses on conceptual and detailed design, drafting, and modeling
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, government agencies, construction companiesDesign firms, consulting agencies, architectural firms

While both roles involve bridge projects, Senior Bridge Engineers oversee entire projects, including analysis and construction management, whereas Bridge Designers primarily focus on creating detailed designs and plans. The roles often overlap in skills and certifications but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are some common challenges faced by senior bridge engineers when managing large infrastructure projects?

Senior Bridge Engineers often encounter challenges such as coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with evolving safety and environmental regulations, and managing tight project timelines and budgets. Effective communication with stakeholders, including contractors, government agencies, and community representatives, is crucial for addressing unexpected issues and keeping projects on track. Additionally, staying updated on new materials and construction technologies can be essential for optimizing bridge design and longevity.

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Infographic showing various Senior Bridge Engineer job openings in Riverside, CA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,033 per year, or $63.5 per hour.

Sr. Rail Bridge Engineer

GFT.

Irvine, CA • On-site

$147K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

GFT is seeking a Sr. Rail Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Team in any of the following SoCAL offices: Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Irvine, or San Diego, CA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of these offices.
Working on the Transportation teamat GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Bridge design has been a core strength of ours for over a century, ranging from concrete or steel freight and passenger rail bridges to complex highway and pedestrian bridges. Our staff's diversity enables us to deliver highly effective solutions across a broad spectrum of projects. You will have the opportunity to work on complex rail projects for Class I railroads, short lines and transit agencies such as Merchant Bridge Replacement and Retrofit .
What you'll be challenged to do:
You'll join the 2023 AREMA Hay Award winning team! At GFT, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients. In this capacity you will be focused on structural design, rehabilitation, and inspection of bridges and other structures along with the preparation of load ratings, construction documents, specifications, and estimates. In addition, duties may include construction inspection services.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
  • Perform structural bridge designs utilizing current AREMA design standards.
  • Document and organize design calculations following GFT's Quality Management Plan.
  • Perform detailed checking of calculations and design drawings produced by others.
  • Responsible for accuracy of engineering design, reports, load ratings, and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
  • Perform bridge inspections for railway bridges.
  • Participate in non-design engineering activities such as construction inspection and field data collection.
  • Lead design and project management efforts.
  • Plan and lead project meetings.
  • Update Senior Project Manager on changes in workload, project schedule, or scope.
  • Ensure projects adhere to budgets and schedules.
  • Perform QC or QA reviews.
  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with other team members across varied disciplines to meet project deliverables.
  • Develop and present proposals to clients in association with the Client Managers.
  • Lead client relationship meetings as well as contribute to marketing and business development efforts.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; developing professional networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Willingness to travel the continental United States.

What you will bring to our firm:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
  • A minimum of 10 years' experience in design and/or management of rail or railroad focused projects.
  • Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer.
  • Structures design experience utilizing AREMA Manual for Railroad Engineering.
  • Familiarity with Class I railroad bridge standards.
  • Knowledge of Microstation and experience with structural engineering design drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
  • Team oriented engineer with strong communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), and experience with engineering design packages such as MicroStation and other structural analysis software systems such as Bluebeam Revu, LEAP Bridge Concrete, LPILE, GROUP, RISA or CSiBridge.
  • Able and willing to travel within the continental United States.

What we prefer you bring:
  • Experience working directly with Class I railroads.
  • Master's degree in civil/structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
  • AREMA membership and active participation on Committees 7, 8, 9, 10 or 15.

Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $147,000 - $180,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity 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 GFT.
Location: Santa Ana, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA or San Diego, CA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $147,000 - $180,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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