Railroad Construction Field Engineer

Field Engineer

The Field Engineer provides field oversight and inspection for ongoing projects to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications/construction, as well as ensuring compliance with required/prescribed quality standards. This position will require heavy traveling as most of the work will be done out in the field throughout the many states we are operating in.

• 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 are 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

• Railroad Construction experience is preferred
• Must be able to read and understand construction plans, drawings and specifications
• Experience with civil construction/track work, preferred
• Knowledge of track or general construction, preferred
• Familiar with Microsoft Suites, P6, HCCS and BIM, preferred
• Familiar with Submittal and RFI process
• Understands safety guidelines

High School Diploma/GED required4 year college degree in Construction Management/Engineering Or, 5+ years of construction experience with 3+ years of managing/supervising work crews

• Work in extreme all-weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow and sleet)
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces over sometimes great distances
• Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery; bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time
• Exposed to loud noise
• May be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be willing to travel
• May be required to work long hours including evenings and weekends

$75,000 - $95,000 a year Benefits Include:
Excellent benefits package: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low out-of-pocket costs 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid time off and company-paid holidays Life and disability insurance Opportunities for professional development and growth