Track Engineer

Job  Benefits Offering

Founded in 1904, L.K. Comstock & Company LLC is one of the largest specialty electrical contractors for transit rail systems in the United States. With over 100 successful projects for more than 30 transit agencies and work valued at more than $3 billion, we bring a legacy of excellence to every project. As a subsidiary of Rail Works LLC, we maintain a national footprint, with installations across nearly all major U.S. transit systems.

Union Benefits – Local #3, IBEW (These benefits vest after 90 days of employment, with coverage applied retroactively to your start date upon successful completion of the introductory period.)

As a union shop contractor, L.K. Comstock employees are members of Local Union #3 – IBEW and are eligible for comprehensive union benefits for themselves and immediate family members, including, but not limited to:

• Local Union #3 Pension (after 5 years)
• IBEW Pension (after 5 years)
• NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
• Medical, Dental, and Health Reimbursement coverage
• Educational and Cultural Fund
• Deferred salary and annuity fund plans
• Social Security Payback
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)

$115000 - $125000 / year (total compensation)

The Project Engineer plans, develops, manages, and coordinates engineering activities for construction projects.

• Manages project engineering activities to ensure they comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule
• Supports the development, updating, and approval of construction schedules
• Provides technical support for construction efforts including design interpretation, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts and constructability reviews
• Interfaces with all on-site departments to resolve problems and to ensure quality of construction, project safety, and adherence to project specifications, in support of overall project schedule
• Supervises field layout and surveying activities
• Observes workflow, anticipates any potential schedule changes, and coordinates with superintendents on delivery of materials and staying on schedule
• Reviews change order drawings and specifications; develops, tracks and negotiates proposals and change orders
• Assists in preparation of bids, including assisting with take-offs, requests for pricing, project set up, quality control, design reviews and other related tasks
• Reviews, analyzes, and resolves field construction problems and discrepancies
• Adv ises the Project Manager of serious schedule conflicts and problems, and works with field supervision to resolve schedule conflicts
• Analyzes permanent material requirements, solicits quotations, and prepares formal purchase agreements
• Develops requirements for specialized equipment and works with vendors to obtain customized equipment
• Supports/assists with monitoring and forecasting of project costs and revenues; assists with development of new methods to improve costs
• Develops, implements, and administers project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents
• Handles business correspondence, billing, and financial reporting

• A minimum of 3 years of construction industry engineering experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management; an advanced degree is a plus (In lieu of a degree, extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or related field will be considered)
• Solid knowledge of surveying, equipment applications, and overall engineering is essential
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications, and to comprehend and recognize safety standards and issues
• Knowledge of general contract and subcontract documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
• The ability to effectively interact with both customers and employees
• The ability to work independently as well as operate successfully as part of a collaborative team
• The ability to successfully execute decisions
• The ability to…