Senior Bridge & Structures Engineer

Morpheous is seeking a Senior Bridge & Structures Expert to join its India team to assist with current and exciting future projects. We are looking for a professional who enjoy working with people in a multidisciplinary team environment and strive for excellence.

Location : Asia
Field : Structural Engineering
Experience Level : 15
Type of Contract : Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Bridge and Culvert Inventory Verification: Verify completeness and accuracy of DED Consultant's inventory for all bridges, culverts, ROBs, RRBs, foot-over bridges (FOBs), and other structures. Evaluate proposed reconstruction, rehabilitation, closure, reuse, or new construction plans and confirm technical justification 

• Design Standards Compliance: Review adherence to approved Design Basis Report (DBR), Design Criteria, Railways standards/specifications, and applicable codes. Validate structural loading assumptions including seismic, hydrological, train-induced dynamic forces, fatigue, and lateral loads 

• Superstructure and Substructure Design: Independently check design of superstructure and substructure components including girders, decks, slabs, piers, abutments, wing walls, parapets, and bearings. Confirm adequacy of materials, reinforcement, safety factors, and robustness under heavy freight operations 

• Protection Works Assessment: Assess proposed protection works against hill torrents, flooding, and erosion 

• Foundation Verification: Validate soil investigations, geotechnical parameters, and foundation recommendations. Review foundation type selection (shallow, piles, caissons, rafts) and confirm adequacy under design loads and ground conditions. Assess settlement, liquefaction, and stability risks 

• Rehabilitation and Strengthening Review: Check condition survey results and NDT (if performed) for accuracy and completeness. Review retrofitting/strengthening proposals for material compatibility, structural adequacy, and extended service life. Verify rehabilitation measures meet safety and durability requirements 

• Protection and Ancillary Systems: Evaluate designs for scour protection, retaining walls, slope stabilization, water training structures, flood protection systems, and erosion control. Confirm compatibility with hydrological and geotechnical conditions 

• Interface Coordination: Ensure coordination of structural designs with final alignment, track platform levels, drainage plans, utilities, and roadway interfaces. Identify and report conflicts, omissions, or constructability issues 

• BOQ and Specifications Review: Review construction drawings for accuracy, completeness, and coordination. Validate BOQ quantities and alignment with design drawings and specifications. Ensure specifications are technically sound, clear, and aligned with project standards 

• Constructability and Durability Assessment: Assess constructability, durability, and long-term maintenance implications of bridge designs 

• Deficiency Reporting: Identify inconsistencies, errors, omissions, or non-compliance in DED submissions. Provide written comments with technical justification to Client and DED Consultant. If requested by Client, carry out design corrections or alternative assessments

Qualifications

ME/M.Tech/MSc in Structural Engineering Key Technical Competencies Required 

• Structural Analysis: Advanced knowledge of structural analysis for bridges and complex structures 

• Railway Bridge Design: Specific experience with railway bridge loading, dynamic effects, and fatigue 

• Seismic Design: Expertise in seismic analysis and design of bridge structures 

• Heavy Freight Loading: Understanding of HMBG loading and 25-ton axle load requirements 

• Hydraulic Structures: Knowledge of bridge hydraulics, scour analysis, and waterway design 

• Materials Engineering: Understanding of concrete, steel, and composite materials for railway structures 

• Structural Software: Proficiency in structural analysis software (SAP2000, MIDAS, etc.) 

• International Codes: Knowledge of AASHTO, BS, Eurocodes, and Chinese bridge design standards 

• Inspection and Assessment: Experience with bridge inspection, condition assessment, and strengthening techniques

Additional Informations

Work Arrangement: 

• Minimum 60% on-site presence for field verification 

• Coordinate with Track Design Specialist, Bridge Engineer, and Geotechnical Expert 

• Participate in site visits and alignment verification activities 

What we offer: 

• Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people 

• An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry 

• The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts 

• Challenging career with countless opportunities 

• Stability and consistency – you are joining the Morpheous team and family to grow your career in a way that suites you best 

• Expected growth at Morpheous: 

o You will be able learn about the different sectors, processes, people and culture that drives our business 

o You will learn from others and develop relationships with your managers, colleagues, etc. 

o Growth in our communities locally, but also thinking globally 

• Regional networking We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran or any other protected status.

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