Assistant Rail Engineering Manager

RailWorks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to support multiple engineering disciplines across rail construction projects in NYC. You will help manage status reports, logs, and schedules, coordinating electrical, signal, traction power, and civil aspects to align with project milestones.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, strong organizational skills, and willingness to travel across New York City. Collaborative team environment and field surveying duties are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or related field.
• Proven ability to manage multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Proficient with CAD software such as Bentley/MicroStation, REVIT, or SolidWorks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Team collaboration and high organization.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering staff in tracking and managing all engineering activities through status reports and project logs.
• Develop and maintain tracking logs to support project requirements.
• Attend project meetings to stay informed on construction schedules and milestones.
• Identify scheduling conflicts or delays and assist in implementing corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
• Assist in coordinating engineering activities to ensure alignment with overall project schedules.
• Prepare daily survey reports and maintain survey schedule logs.
• Maintain engineering survey schedule logs.
• Assist in updating engineering schedules using CPM.
• Provide guidance and training to engineering staff on status reports and tracking tools.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Willingness to travel

Outdoor work ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or related field

Tools

Bentley/MicroStation

REVIT

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

RailWorks is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to support multiple engineering disciplines across rail construction projects in NYC. You will help manage status reports, logs, and schedules, coordinating electrical, signal, traction power, and civil aspects to align with project milestones.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, strong organizational skills, and willingness to travel across New York City. Collaborative team environment and field surveying duties are included.