Civil Field Engineer

Benefits Offering

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.)

• 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)

Position Summary

Performs field tasks including monitoring projects, filing reports, confirming manpower, equipment, subcontractor counts, lengths, and quantities completed. Assists the project manager with coordinating, planning, and scheduling functions for field construction activities. Writes RFI’s and obtains and manages submittals including uploading/downloading functions applicable to construction management software.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyzes survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to assist in planning projects
• Directs or participates in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction
• Interprets design drawings, electrical drawings, specifications, and codes and provides technical support during installations
• Provides technical support to contractors and reviews documents submitted by contractors to ensure compliance with specifications, schedules, and company standards
• Reviews subcontracts and drawings before issuance to subcontractors and filing
• Interprets and resolves questions regarding designs, codes, and specifications
• Aids in interpreting field design changes and updates drawings for field use as required by field conditions and regulations
• Maintains blueprints and field books
• Prepares daily construction reports
• Prepares field purchase requisitions, and procures construction material
• Prepares final records for the projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year 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)
• Knowledge of all general contract and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, and surveying instruments
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
• Thorough knowledge of current industry quality standards
• Experience with procurement processes, budgets and cost control methods
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction
• Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard
• May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
• May be exposed to loud noise

Company Overview

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.