Field Engineer

Hirani Engineering and Land Surveying, D.P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirani Engineering and Land Surveying, D.P.C. in New York City seeks a Field Engineer to support Project Management Consultant Services for ADA accessibility upgrades and station renewal projects in the Bronx.

The role requires 3-5 years civil engineering experience in transportation, strong knowledge of ADA standards, and ability to coordinate with engineers, inspectors, and contractors to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of civil engineering experience, preferably in transportation or station renewal.
• ADA accessibility experience including design, construction, or inspection activities.
• Familiarity with MTA design and construction standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations in construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, design, construction, and field engineering for ADA upgrades and station renewal in the Bronx.
• Review design plans, specifications, and reports for ADA compliance.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections to verify conformance with design and ADA standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, inspectors, contractors, and team members to resolve engineering challenges.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and consultants to meet project goals on time and within budget.
• Support preparation and review of progress reports, RFIs, submittals, and inspection records.
• Ensure compliance with local/state/federal regulations and MTA requirements.
• Review contractor work plans, schedules, submittals, and change orders.
• Monitor progress and identify issues that could affect quality or schedule.
• Provide field engineering support and coordinate between field activities and design requirements.
• Document field conditions and coordinate resolution of construction/design issues.

Skills

Civil Engineering

ADA accessibility experience

MTA design standards familiarity

Field inspections

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

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Job Title

Location

New York City - New York, NY 10001 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Inspection

Travel

75 - 90%

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Field Engineer to join our team for an exciting Project Management Consultant Services (PMC) for ADA Accessibility Upgrades and Station Renewal (A37806 - Package 6 and A37811 - Package 7) project in the Bronx, New York. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on major transportation infrastructure initiatives and contribute to the accessibility, renewal, and improvement of transit stations throughout the Bronx. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of civil engineering experience, particularly in transportation, infrastructure, or station renewal projects, with experience in ADA accessibility compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, design, construction, and field engineering activities associated with ADA Accessibility Upgrades and Station Renewal projects in the Bronx.
• Review and assist in the development of design plans, specifications, and engineering reports, ensuring compliance with ADA accessibility standards.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections to ensure that construction activities adhere to approved design requirements, specifications, and ADA accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, inspectors, contractors, and other project team members to address engineering challenges and assist with technical problem-solving.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, design consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
• Support the preparation and review of project documentation, including progress reports, RFIs (Requests for Information), submittals, inspection reports, and other project records.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as MTA design, construction, safety, and accessibility requirements.
• Assist in the review and coordination of contractor work plans, schedules, submittals, and change orders.
• Monitor construction progress and assist in identifying potential issues, delays, deficiencies, and conflicts that may impact project quality or schedule.
• Provide field engineering support to the PMC project management team and assist with coordination between field activities, design requirements, and project specifications.
• Assist with documenting field conditions and coordinating the resolution of construction and design-related issues.

Job Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in civil engineering, preferably in transportation, infrastructure, station renewal, or public works projects.
• ADA accessibility experience, including the review, design, construction, or inspection of accessibility improvements for public infrastructure.
• Familiarity with MTA design and construction standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure design, construction processes, field inspection, and applicable regulations, including ADA requirements.
• Ability to perform site inspections and support field engineering and construction management activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and coordinate with contractors, consultants, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal building codes, accessibility requirements, and construction regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working on MTA projects, particularly ADA accessibility upgrades, station renewal, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on Bronx transportation or station infrastructure projects.
• MTA Track Training Certificate.
• PMG 1, 2, and 3 certifications/training.
• Experience with construction inspection, contractor coordination, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and change orders.