Caternary Engineer

RailWorks Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation in New York is seeking a Catenary Engineer to manage the catenary portion of complex construction projects, from execution and scheduling to supervision and quality control.

The role requires coordinating staff, ensuring compliance with transit agency specs, and delivering on-time project performance; eligibility includes a Civil/EE degree and 5+ years in catenary systems, with MTA/Amtrak/LIRR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience with catenary systems.
• Experience with MTA/Amtrak/LIRR catenary work preferred.
• Knowledge of Amtrak Northeast Corridor in NYC is a plus.
• Familiar with design-build projects and field surveys.

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 documentation.
• Lead meetings to communicate project requirements and progress.
• Supervise activities to maintain schedules and budgets; take corrective actions.
• Provide on-site guidance to administrative and technical staff.
• Maintain quality control and productivity on-site.
• Review technical calculations for catenary systems.
• Oversee CAD staff and construction drawings from design plans.
• Be available for day and night shifts to support field work.

Skills

Catenary systems

Transit catenary experience

Project coordination

Procore

MS Office

Field supervision

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: 20138

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 RailWorks 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 ( vested after 5 years)
• IBEW Pension (vested after 5 years)
• NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
• Medical, dental & vision (after 26 qualifying weeks)
• HRA - health reimbursement account and annuity fund plans (after 1 year)
• Educational and Cultural Fund
• Deferred salary
• Social Security Payback
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)

Please note: Employees who are already union members and fully vested will retain their current vesting status; your established timeline will not reset to the schedule listed above.

Compensation

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 annually, total compensation
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (Weekends if available)

Position Summary

The Catenary Engineer will manage and coordinate all aspects of the catenary portion of construction projects—from execution and scheduling to supervision and quality control. The role involves technical oversight, staff coordination, and ensuring adherence to project requirements and timelines.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Review design-unit packages and plans to determine timelines, staffing, and resource allocation across project phases.
• Ensure compliance with all transit agency specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate field conditions with design drawings; flag constructability issues and ensure alignment across project with involved parties.
• Monitor subcontractor field installations and maintain documentation for quality and completion.
• Lead and participate in meetings to communicate project requirements and progress.
• Supervise project activities to maintain design schedules and budgets, taking corrective actions when needed.
• Support on-site activities and provide daily directions to administrative (ADM) and technical staff.
• Maintain quality control and productivity standards on-site.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and subcontractors; recommend solutions when challenges arise.
• Prepare and contribute to internal and external project reports.
• Supervise CAD staff and oversee the creation of construction drawings based on design plans and field data.
• Review technical calculations related to catenary systems.
• Be available for both day and night shifts to support field installations and survey crews.
• Manage material submittals, providing technical review and compliance feedback to designers and installers.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering
  (or equivalent experience/education)
• 5+ years of experience in catenary systems
• Familiar with MTA, Amtrak, and LIRR catenary work
  (experience working on or retired from Amtrak’s catenary department preferred)
• Strong understanding of catenary materials and systems across transit properties
• Knowledge of the Amtrak Northeast Corridor in NYC

• Familiar with design-build projects
• Experience maintaining train operations during construction.
• Familiar with project management and design workflow tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Procore
• Proficient in identifying and managing additional work orders
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Highly organized with strong time management capabilities
• Physically able to navigate construction sites
  (standing, climbing, stooping, crouching)
• Willingness to work outdoors and conduct field surveys
• Comfortable in all weather conditions and high-noise environments
• Recommended certifications:
  • Amtrak Track Training
  • CSX Track Training
  • MTA Track Training
  • OSHA 30

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Frequently works outdoors at construction sites and occasionally works indoors.
• 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

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

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.

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.