Onsite Project Engineer – Heavy Civil Rail, Flexible Hours

Leadline Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Railroad Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support heavy civil and rail construction projects in New London, CT.

The role connects field operations, management, subcontractors, and owners to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and compliant with contract requirements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field and 5+ years of construction/engineering experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of construction or engineering experience.
• Willing to work in varying outdoor conditions, travel as needed, and be flexible with hours.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD, HeavyJob, VISTA and/or BlueBeam is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture by actively participating in the implementation and enforcement of the Company's safety program.
• 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.
• Supervise, train and mentor Field Engineers.
• 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

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

VISTA

HeavyJob

BlueBeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Railroad Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support heavy civil and rail construction projects in New London, CT.

The role connects field operations, management, subcontractors, and owners to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and compliant with contract requirements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field and 5+ years of construction/engineering experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills, and proficiency