Reporting to the Director, Civil & Structural Design, the Manager, Structural Engineering will  complete and manage Metra's Bridge Modernization Plan and manage the FRA mandated Bridge Management Plan for the safe operation of over 800 railroad bridges; supervise staff conducting structural inspections; and coordinate structural design and review for facilities throughout the Metra system.

Develop and review plans, specifications, and independent cost estimates for contractual work; examine consultant documents for accuracy, constructability, and conformity to contractual requirements; and review and approve invoices for payment. Manage and track contract funds to ensure availability, monitor expiring contracts and request extensions or new agreements, and ensure adherence to Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) goals. Maintain Metra's Bridge Management Program coordinating annual bridge inspections, audits, ratings, and heavy load clearance ensuring bridges comply with safety standard and meet all the requirements of the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) mandated Bridge Management Plan.  Plan the technical scope, schedule, and staffing for assigned structural engineering projects; and coordinate work with various departments, monitor progress, and ensure projects remains on schedule and within budget. Determine forces and stresses in structural bridge elements; prescribe safe structural loading conditions, bridge inspection, and maintenance procedures; and design bridge repairs and modifications.