Field Engineer

Leadline Inc.; Eastport (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Railroad Construction Company, Inc. in Eastport, NY is seeking a Field Engineer to support our growing team. This full-time role combines fieldwork with office duties, offering hands-on construction experience and room for career advancement.

You will collaborate with Project Managers to plan, organize, and execute projects, interpret drawings, create field sketches, and ensure safety and quality on site. Strong communication and flexibility for nights/weekends/on-call are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of construction or engineering experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willing to work in varying outdoor conditions and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is always the top priority.
• Interpret construction drawings and project documents.
• Create field sketches and construction details.
• Inspect job sites for quality and progress.
• Provide technical support to field crews.
• Coordinate material deliveries and subcontractors.
• Track materials, report progress, and help manage project budgets.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Attend project meetings and provide updates.
• Perform quality control and assurance checks.

Skills

Construction exp

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelors in Civil Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

BlueBeam

VISTA

Job description

Here is some basic information about this Position:

Position Name

Company

Railroad Construction Company

Position Location

Eastport, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Remote Type

Onsite

$90,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Description

Join Our Team!

Railroad Construction Company, Inc. is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Field Engineer to support our growing organization. If you’re passionate about construction, eager to gain hands‑on experience, and ready to grow your career, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

As a Field Engineer, you’ll work closely with Project Managers to help plan, organize, and execute construction projects. This hybrid role offers a dynamic mix of fieldwork and office-based responsibilities, giving you well‑rounded experience and plenty of room to advance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety is always the top priority
• Interpret construction drawings and project documents
• Create field sketches and construction details
• Inspect job sites for quality and progress
• Provide technical support to field crews
• Coordinate material deliveries and subcontractors
• Track materials, report progress, and help manage project budgets
• Handle RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Attend project meetings and provide updates
• Perform quality control and assurance checks

Requirements

To be considered, preferred applicants should present the following:

• 0-2 years of construction or engineering experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willing to work in varying outdoor conditions, travel as needed, and be flexible with hours (nights/weekends/on-call)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Tech‑savvy, with Microsoft Office proficiency (bonus points for experience with VISTA, HeavyJob, BlueBeam, or AutoCAD)

We are proud to offer the following benefits to our employees: