Field Engineer - Rail

The-Middlesex-Corporation; Littleton (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental/Vision

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability

Referral program

Job summary

The Middlesex Corporation in Littleton, MA is seeking a Field Engineer - Rail to support on-site engineering, safety compliance, and field quality control on heavy civil construction projects. You will review plans, coordinate schedules, and oversee daily field activities to ensure work aligns with project specifications.

The role emphasizes collaboration, CPM scheduling, cost reporting, and effective coordination with subcontractors and field teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering or construction management degree (or equivalent training/experience).
• 2+ years field experience in heavy civil or infrastructure projects (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and BlueBeam software.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site engineering functions and quality control.
• Assist in project scheduling, cost tracking, and subcontractor management.
• Promote and enforce Safety Policies and company core value.
• Review plans, submittals, and RFI process for timely approvals.
• Maintain project records: daily reports, RFIs, and submittals.
• Assist in CPM schedule development and progress updates.

Education

Four-year engineering or construction management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

BlueBeam

HCSS HeavyJob

Vista

CAD

P6

Job description

Field Engineer - Rail

The Middlesex Corporation Littleton, Massachusetts, United States, Massachusetts, United States

About this position

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.

Requirements

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

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.

• 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
• 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.