Senior Structural Engineer - Transportation

Wilson & Company is seeking a full-time structural engineer to support our structural team in Omaha, Kansas City, and Saint Louis and Springfield, Missouri. The ideal candidate will have experience in railroad structural design projects and performing complex planning, analysis, and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who enjoys being part of a team performing office and fieldwork. Role and responsibilities: Regular job duties include design and detailing railway structures, including reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, steel, earth retaining systems, drainage structures, and light industrial structures. The candidate must perform complex engineering tasks accurately, extract engineering information from CAD drawings and project-related reports, and complete a variety of assignments such as developing drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes. Candidate's flexibility to work on railway and highway structures is essential to succeed with key performance indicators established by Wilson & Company leadership. Task management or project management skills to effectively assist or lead a team to successful completion of quality construction documents within schedules and budgets is a priority. In addition to the tasks listed, the candidate will be expected to lead the structural design of projects and mentor entry-level staff in the design and production of construction drawings. Communication is key for this position. The candidate will need to communicate effectively and direct entry-level staff and provide reports and updates to senior-level staff and clients. The candidate will need to work in a team environment with engineers from a multitude of disciplines and locations. Required Experience: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (master's degree is a plus) from an ABET accredited school. 7+ years of experience in structural engineering design including bridge, retaining wall and other transportation structures; the ideal candidate having 10 or more years of experience. Licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas, or ability to obtain within 6 months. Experience in plan development, analysis and design calculations, quality control of railway and highway structures, and familiarity with RR guidelines, AREMA and AASHTO. Experience in using software like Leap Bridge Concrete, MDX, MIDAS, and other related engineering software to design structural elements of bridges. Strategic thinking. Effective communicator and collaborator with ability to work with multi-disciplines. Business development skills to plan and capture work with existing and new clients. Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas. Annual Salary Range: $125,000 - $155,000 About Us: For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things. Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions. At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core valuesdiscipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutionswe create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities. We support our employees' success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks. Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success. Our commitment to excellence starts with our people. We know working for a company is about more than earning a paycheck; it's about being part of an organization that aligns with your values and goals. When considering where to invest your time and talent, choosing a workplace that provides a fulfilling and enriching career experience is crucial. That's where we come in.