Railroad Construction Field Engineer

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Project Manager to oversee the design and implementation of construction projects
• Create and inspect drawings and designs for projects.
• Work as a liaison between contractors, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and customers
• Document work flow processes and provide updates on work progress
• Ensure proper maintenance of onsite equipment
• Supervise and direct onsite crew
• Draft and submit reports
• Complete daily inspections of Job Site
• Ensure conformance of field work with contract specifications and documents
• Availability to work 7 days a week (base will be 40‑hour work week)
• Monday – Friday during the pre‑construction phase
• Must be available for field work occasionally on weekends once construction begins
• Observes construction practices required for compliance of project/construction operations with federal, state, and local codes, industry standards, company procedures, and contractual requirements
• Performs inspection of construction activities
• Coordinates internally with other project execution disciplines and external suppliers to ensure proper quality control planning is performed
• Helps create and/or gather required documents and information to support the successful completion of relevant project activities
• Helps represent the construction team in project meeting settings
• Makes sound and prudent decisions and recommends course of action, especially when only limited facts are available
• Solve problems quickly in the field
• May be tasked with other special duties as assigned by the Project Manager on technical projects (i.e., investigation, analysis, and design) in specific areas of expertise

• Railroad construction experience preferred
• Understanding safety guidelines
• Attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Analytical and strong problem‑solving ability
• The ability to communicate in a professional manner with owner’s representatives, coworkers and direct supervisors
• Ability to complete work under time pressure and to maintain composure under the stress of emergency situations
• Must be able to work well with others