Project Engineer

Leadline Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Railroad Construction Company Inc. seeks a driven Project Engineer to join our team. This hybrid role blends fieldwork with office duties, offering hands-on experience and growth opportunities in heavy civil construction.

You will work with Project Managers to plan, organize, and execute projects, supervising field engineers and coordinating resources while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction or engineering experience.
• Willing to work in varying outdoor conditions, travel as needed, and be flexible with hours.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture and enforce the safety program.
• Interpret drawings and project documents; create field sketches and construction details.
• Inspect job sites for quality and progress; provide technical support to field crews.

Skills

Construction experience

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VISTA

HeavyJob

BlueBeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Here is some basic information about this Position:

Position Name

Company

Railroad Construction Company Inc.

Position Location

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Type

Onsite

$150,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Description

Railroad Construction Company Inc. is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our team. 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 Project Engineer, you'll work closely with Project Managers to help plan, organize, and execute heavy civil 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:

• 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

Requirements

To be considered, preferred applicants should present the following:

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

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