Field Engineer - Rail

The Middlesex Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Top-tier 401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Middlesex Corporation in Boston is seeking a Field Engineer to support heavy civil construction on-site, manage engineering tasks, review plans, and coordinate schedules while enforcing safety standards and project specs.

You will assist with CPM scheduling, cost reporting, subcontractor coordination, and field surveying, emphasizing quality control, accurate documentation, and teamwork to ensure successful project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years field experience preferred on heavy civil or infrastructure projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and BlueBeam.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyJob, Vista, CAD, P6 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project execution by supporting on-site engineering functions and safety compliance.
• Coordinate project schedules, review plans, and oversee daily field activities to meet specifications.
• Support CPM schedule development and updates, cost reporting, and budget management.
• Assist in subcontractor procurement, material deliveries, and field surveys.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and ensure quality control documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

BlueBeam

HCSS HeavyJob

Vista

CAD

P6

Job description

Position Summary:

The Field Engineer in heavy civil construction plays a vital role in supporting project execution by managing on-site engineering functions, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining quality control. This position involves coordinating project schedules, reviewing plans, and overseeing daily field activities to ensure work is completed efficiently, accurately, and within project specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting and participation in following project functions and duties.
• Actively promote and carry out company Safety Policies and Procedures and ensure adherence to our The Middlesex Corporation’s Number One Core Value - “Safety First, In Everything We Do”.
• Cooperatively participate in the development, implementation, and execution of innovative means, methods, and construction strategies, to perform the work safely and productively. Develop activity work plans to successfully execute the work safely and efficiently.
• Actively participate in the strategic development of a project management plan including development of comprehensive, CPM schedule, to include all deliverables, activity durations, work sequence, constraints, interim milestones etc., manage updates and required schedule narratives.
• Actively assist in the development and management of project budget, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and material resource plans.
• Actively participate in the over-all day-today operational and decision-making project management functions including accountability for project execution and P&L results.
• Assist in the procurement, buy-out, and management of subcontractors, suppliers/vendors to ensure work is delivered timely, safely, and compliant to quality standards.
• Track and verify accuracy of project productions, cost coding of manhours, equipment and in-place quantities are documented daily. Prepare and submit accurate project cost reporting, revenue, and cash flow projections.
• Assist in project engineering activities that comply with the company’s process, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Actively participate in project submittal process to ensure timely receipt, review and approval of submittals and shop drawings, as-builts, and other contract required documentation and project RFI process to ensure timely receipt, review, response close out.
• Actively participate in project quality control and quality assurance plans to ensure work is constructed in compliance and is accurately documented through clear and traceable records keeping and reporting.
• Provide technical support for, construction planning, interpretation of design and the development of efficient construction methods.
• Develop and produce required design, drawings, engineering calcs, for project components or activities such as crane/hoisting lifts, temporary structures or works, falsework, shoring, formwork, safety systems, etc.
• Actively participate in project close-out including, required documentation, timely management of punch list, commissioning, and transitional system operations turnover.
• Assist in interpretation and dissemination of drawings, specifications, and other relevant project documents, for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed and installed materials and work.
• Participate in the creation and implementation of Job/ Activity Hazard Analysis, Construction Work Plans, and work packages.
• Assist in field surveying and project layout including elevations, control points, and compilation of as-built data.
• Track and verify accuracy of project productions, cost coding of manhours, equipment and in-place quantities are documented daily.
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
• Order and schedule material deliveries.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
• Participate in CPM schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others.
• Assist in the maintenance of project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums.
• Participate in project daily data entry, for project tracking including, productions, labor, equipment, etc. and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
• Assist in identifying and documenting, change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
• Provide overall support to project field operations.

Qualifications:

• Four-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and or two (2) years of relevant experience in a similar capacity in heavy-civil construction projects.
• Preferred 2+ years' construction field experience on heavy civil or infrastructure related projects.
• Proficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Office, BlueBeam.
• Preferred experience utilizing; HCSS HeavyJob, Vista, CAD, P6.
• Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Please note that Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles
• Team player and with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a team in an efficient and effective manner
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Dedicated and hard working
• Possess strong leadership qualities
• Above average organizational skills
• Strong commitment to success of all
• Possess a strong work ethic
• Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself
• Show quality in everything you do
• Lead with integrity while producing high quality work

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Compensation details: 70000-100000 Yearly Salary