Sr. Structural Engineer - Transit & Stations

Newark, NJ

The Company

SYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering and construction and program management services to our clients that offer public transportation, public education and public housing to our communities.

We partner with public transportation owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit and tunnels, helping them provide safe, efficient and reliable public transportation. SYSTRA also serves public facility authorities that provide safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools and offer affordable housing to communities. Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide.

Part of SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, SYSTRA is supported by the over 10,500 employees worldwide. Using a collaborative approach built on the firm’s value of Connected Teams, we provide our clients and partners access to the best skills worldwide via sharing information, tools, best practices, and processes.

Context

We’re looking for a new Sr. Structural Engineer for our Infrastructure/Civil Sector to help drive the objectives and challenges our valued clients have trusted us to solve for them.

Missions/Main Duties

As a SYSTRA USA Sr. Structural Engineer, you will join a world-class team of high-performing engineers, designers, drafters and others who work collectively to ensure client projects continue to thrive while remaining on track and budget.

  • Technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating projects, including the investigation, development, and approaches for the project.
  • Plan and design transportation systems and structures, following construction, client, federal, state, and local standards and laws, using design software and drawing tools.
  • Responsible for discipline work quality and methodology and coordination with the other sectors for multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Building a positive image for SYSTRA by developing and managing good client relations for both existing and new clients in the public transportation and the transit rail industry.
  • Responsible for chargeability/realization goals for the personnel assigned to him/her as defined on an annual basis.
  • Manage, direct, and mentor the structural staff.
  • Participate in developing proposals, including technical design and cost estimates and participate in client presentations to secure new work.
  • Stay current with professional licensing.

Profile/Skills

Requirements for this role:

  • BS in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Minimum of ten years’ relevant discipline experience.
  • Proficient project management experience and skill.
  • Leadership and communications skills to supervise and mentor subordinates.
  • Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
  • Experience in Project Management, design, inspection, and construction of major facilities and/or rail transportation projects.
  • Experience and ability to make decisions and recommendations that are considered authoritative on issues that have an extensive impact.
  • Negotiate critical issues that have an extensive impact.
  • Solve complex technical design problems.
  • Make independent judgments on engineering problems and methods.
  • Manage projects, completing them on time and within budget.
  • Proficiency in the following software programs: MS Excel, Word, and Outlook; AutoCAD; a Project Management software such as MS Project, Primavera, or SureTrak; set up and run database reports in software programs used by the Company; and ability to quickly learn software programs.
  • Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally to all SYSTRA office locations, including project offices, if applicable.
  • Current PE License, multiple states desirable.
  • PMP Certification .

SYSTRA USA provides a benefits package including medical, dental, 401k and other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

SYSTRA USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Sponsorship assistance is not available for this position.

Salary Range: $168,000 - $198,000, SYSTRA USA is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.

Why SYSTRA?

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Posted 2025-12-09

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