Field Engineer - Transit

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Posting Date: 13 Feb 2026

City:
Chicago

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60603

Contract Type:
Permanent

Level of experience:
Junior

RINA is adding another Field Engineer - Transit to its project team in Chicago, IL within the
North America Infrastructure & Mobility
Division.

Please note that this position will work from our project office located at 11203 S. Corliss Ave, Chicago, IL 60628. Public transportation is not available.

$31.25-$48.09 per hour + overtime, commensurate with education and experience

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Engineer to join our growing team on a major rail transit construction project. The Field Engineer will support day-to-day construction oversight in the field, assist with documentation, coordination, and quality assurance, and play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure safely and efficiently.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact transportation projects that shape our cities.
• Collaborative and mission-driven team environment with growth opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Career development and training opportunities

• Monitor and document contractor work and existing infrastructure status to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Verify work is being installed meeting Quality Requirements of Specifications, Plans, and Standards.
• Attend the required training and maintain current training as required.
• Identify problems in the field in advance and report them to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Recommend solutions to design, construction, and project related problems.
• Track daily progress, maintain field logs, take progress photos, and submit Daily Inspection Reports via email or Trimble as required.
• Verify that the contractor is performing the required testing and inspection of the work and materials being placed.
• Assist with project administration.
• Prioritize safety procedures and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Review shop drawings and schedules for constructability.
• Be familiar with project RFIs, Submittals, and other relevant documents.
• Track work on Time & Material basis (T&M) if required.
• Support coordination of third-party utility work, flagging, and shutdown activities.
• Participate in field meetings, site walks, and assist in coordinating with stakeholders and internal teams.
• Help maintain records for potential change orders, claims, and as-built documentation.
• Work on-site or at the project field office. On-site work might include night and weekend work as required for short or extended periods of time.
• Demonstrate positive work attitude and behaviors.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management is preferred. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• 3+ years of field experience in construction. Transit or infrastructure project experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and submittals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of project management or field reporting software [Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder), Share Point, and Bluebeam].
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• A personal vehicle to travel to the project different site locations may be required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

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