Senior Design Engineer - Temporary Works

NOW HIRING: SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER — TEMPORARY WORKS (RAIL DESIGN-BUILD)

Office + Job Sites (Travel as Needed)
Full-Time

Opportunity

A well established, growth-oriented construction contractor is seeking a Senior Design Engineer — Temporary Works to lead internal construction engineering for complex infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on railroad bridge design-build and project controls alignment.

This role leads Temporary Works and Construction Means & Methods engineering with an internal design focus that supports project controls and field delivery. The role manages design governance, sealed deliverables, revision control, inspections, and alignment with outage windows and schedule milestones.

Why Join Us

• People-First Culture: Leadership genuinely values people. The company invests in employees and prioritizes culture, teamwork, and respect.
• Strong Reputation & Winning Mindset: Known for meeting commitments, exceeding client expectations, and delivering high-quality results — employees are proud to be part of a successful team.
• Commitment to Safety: Safety is a non-negotiable core value — from the CEO to the newest employee.
• Elite, Highly Trained Workforce: OCCI hires and develops top talent, creating a high-performing, collaborative environment.
• Unique Work Rotations: Structured rotations allow extended time at home with family.
• Convenient Travel to Remote Projects: Company-provided air transportation from Central Missouri to remote job sites reduces travel time and improves quality of life.
• Stability & Backlog Strength: 40+ years in business with strong backlog provides long-term job security.
• Growth Vision: Clear plan to double capacity by 2028 — creating opportunity, expansion, and upward mobility.

Behavioral Requirements

• Innovative
• Drive, Accountability & Results-Oriented
• Effective Decision Maker
• Operates with Integrity
• Collaborates & Builds Teamwork
• Strong Field Leadership Mindset

What You’ll Do (Essential Duties & Responsibilities)

Internal Design Governance

• Apply company temporary works policy across all design items
• Maintain the Design Item Register with risk tiering and review levels
• Open and manage Design Work Orders (DWOs)
• Lead 30% and final design gate reviews with documented outcomes
• Use drawing-release checklists to support right-first-time submissions

Temporary Works Engineering & Sealed Deliverables

Plan, analyze, and design temporary works including:

• Shoring, falsework, and formwork

• Stability and bracing of partially completed structures

• Engineered rigging, lifting, launching, and erection systems

• Temporary trestles and work platforms

• Cofferdams and excavation support

• Scaffolding, access systems, and custom devices

Prepare sealed calculations and drawings

Maintain full traceability from criteria through inspection and closeout

Rail Design-Build Leadership

• Serve as technical lead for railroad bridge pursuits and execution
• Translate rail standards into constructible engineering solutions
• Coordinate with railroad owners on submittals, outages, and track windows
• Develop preliminary and final design packages and risk registers
• Lead value engineering and alternative technical concepts

Project Controls Alignment

• Align engineering deliverables with integrated schedules
• Publish design forecasts and manage recovery when schedules shift
• Drive RFI and NCR turnaround
• Control revisions, transmittals, and design scope management
• Develop reusable templates to improve cycle time and review efficiency

Field Engagement & Inspection

• Verify site conditions and update design criteria when needed
• Lead or support pre-use inspections with documented records
• Provide on-site engineering presence during critical lifts and staged work
• Exercise stop-work authority when assumptions are violated

Third-Party Engineering Oversight

• Recommend qualified third-party engineering firms for specialized design needs, particularly those experienced in railroad bridge temporary works and construction means and methods
• Oversee third-party engagement to ensure alignment with project goals, schedule, and applicable standards
• Review and audit calculations, drawings, and inspection documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and risk-tiered review levels
• Facilitate coordination between third-party engineers and internal teams to resolve technical challenges
• Maintain full documentation of oversight activities to ensure traceability and accountability throughout the project lifecycle

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Partner daily with project managers, superintendents, fabricators, and vendors
• Mentor junior engineers and lead design reviews
• Support multidisciplinary coordination while maintaining pace

Required Software & Tools

• Structural analysis software such as RISA, RAM, STAAD, SAP2000 or equivalent
• AutoCAD required; Civil 3D or Revit as needed
• Tekla Structures preferred for temporary works modeling
• Bluebeam for review workflows
• Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 for schedule alignment
• CDE platforms such as SharePoint or ProjectWise

Codes & Standards Experience (as applicable)

• Railway engineering standards and railroad owner requirements
• Structural and bridge design codes (AISC, AASHTO, ASCE, IBC)
• Concrete and formwork standards
• Construction safety regulations
• Temporary works policies and controlled design release processes

Key Measures of Success (KPIs)

• Design cycle time and on-time delivery of outage-driven packages
• First-pass approval rates
• Audit and governance compliance
• Field performance outcomes tied to temporary works
• Value engineering savings and risk reduction

What You Bring (Qualifications & Education)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• 10+ years in construction engineering with strong temporary works focus
• Rail bridge design, staging, or erection experience
• Design-build experience strongly preferred

Credentials

• Licensed Professional Engineer required (reciprocity expected)
• Structural Engineer (SE) a plus

Skills

• Strong command of temporary works design
• Experience with railroad standards and outage planning
• Ability to build audit-ready design packages
• Strong field engagement and communication
• Proven leadership and mentorship ability

Highly Preferred Experience

• Railroad bridge design-build leadership
• Temporary trestles, launching systems, strand-jacking, heavy lifts
• Bluebeam workflows and document control practices
• Design governance and release gate management

Physical / Work Environment

• Combination of office and field work
• Travel required for site visits, inspections, and project support
• Field presence expected during critical operations

You’re a Great Fit If You…

• Think like a builder while designing
• Understand schedule pressure and engineer accordingly
• Lead technical decisions with confidence
• Remove constraints before they impact execution
• Enjoy mentoring and building engineering capability

Additional Information

• Pre-employment screening may be required
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion

How to Apply

Ready to help build what lasts?

Email your resume to taylorm@hcrc.us

For a confidential conversation, contact Taylor Maurer, Senior Managing Partner, at 828-231-1666.