Catenary Engineer, Transit Rail Projects Lead

RailWorks Corporation; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Pension

Medical insurance

Paid sick leave

Education fund

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation seeks a Catenary Engineer to manage catenary aspects of large transit construction projects in the New York area. You will oversee execution, scheduling, supervision, and quality control, coordinating with design and field teams to meet schedule and budget.

The role requires 5+ years in catenary systems, strong collaboration, and experience with MTA/Amtrak projects; design-build experience and Procore proficiency are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years in catenary systems.
• Familiar with MTA, Amtrak, and LIRR catenary work; Amtrak NEC NYC experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of catenary materials and systems across transit properties.
• Knowledge of design-build processes and project management tools like Procore.

Responsibilities

• Review design-unit packages to determine timelines, staffing, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with transit agency specs and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate field conditions with design drawings and flag constructability issues.
• Monitor subcontractor field installations and maintain QA/QC documentation.
• Lead meetings to communicate project requirements and progress.
• Supervise activities to maintain schedules and budgets; take corrective actions.
• Provide on-site directions to admin and technical staff; ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Catenary design

Project management

Team coordination

CAD supervision

Procore

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Procore

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

RailWorks Corporation seeks a Catenary Engineer to manage catenary aspects of large transit construction projects in the New York area. You will oversee execution, scheduling, supervision, and quality control, coordinating with design and field teams to meet schedule and budget.

The role requires 5+ years in catenary systems, strong collaboration, and experience with MTA/Amtrak projects; design-build experience and Procore proficiency are a plus.