Civil Engineer (Transportation/Rail/Bridge) at Garg Consulting Services, Inc. in Woodbridge Township, NJ, USA

Job description

• The Civil Engineer will support the planning, design, and construction of complex transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway, rail, tunnel, and bridge facilities. This role is ideal for a transportation civil engineer with hands-on experience supporting DOT, rail, and large-scale infrastructure programs from design through construction.
• This role offers hands-on technical responsibility and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on high-profile transportation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and construction delivery of transportation infrastructure projects, including rail, tunnel, bridge, and ancillary facilities
• Perform civil engineering design and technical support for rail corridors, tunnel structures, bridges, concrete structures, and supporting transportation infrastructure
• Assist with engineering tasks across multiple work packages, supporting efficient execution of large, multi-disciplinary transportation projects
• Prepare, review, and coordinate design documents, calculations, and technical reports in compliance with NJDOT, AASHTO, FRA, and applicable regulations
• Collaborate with structural, rail, tunnel, geotechnical, and construction teams to support integrated design and constructability
• Provide construction phase engineering support, including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, contractor coordination, and field support
• Participate in site visits and field inspections to verify compliance with design intent, contract documents, and safety requirements
• Coordinate with transportation agencies, contractors, inspectors, and stakeholders to resolve design and construction issues
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, documentation, and quality control activities
• Promote safety standards, QA/QC procedures, and continuous improvement practices across all infrastructure projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 5–8 years of professional civil engineering experience in transportation, rail, tunnel, bridge, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
• Experience supporting rail infrastructure, tunnel construction, bridge projects, or complex transportation programs
• Working knowledge of NJDOT, AASHTO, FRA, and applicable federal and state design standards
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related civil engineering design software
• Experience working with state DOTs, rail agencies, or major transportation authorities preferred
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Skills

Required

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Civil engineering design software
• NJDOT standards
• AASHTO standards
• FRA standards
• Technical skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Teamwork

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $100,000 – $150,000 annually (based on experience)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Professional Development & Licensing Support
• Wellness perk; gym membership reimbursement