Project Engineer

Railroad Construction Co Inc; Camden (NJ); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Railroad Construction Company, Inc. in Camden, NJ is seeking a Project Engineer to support planning, coordination, and delivery of heavy civil and rail projects.

You will bridge field operations, management, and subcontractors to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Requirements include a civil engineering degree, 5+ years of heavy civil experience, and proficiency with construction software like Procore, Primavera P6, and AutoCAD.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering/Management, or related field.
• Experience with construction contracts, specifications and drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on active construction sites in varying weather conditions.
• Experience with Vista, Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, Bluebeam or similar software.
• OSHA 30 or safety certifications a plus.
• 5+ years in heavy civil or industrial construction.
• Excel proficiency and MS Office suite.
• EIT/FE or PE licensure progress preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GPS layouts or machine control.

Responsabilidades

• Champion safety and enforce the company's safety program.
• Prepare, track, and manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and transmittals.
• Maintain contract documents, drawings, and revision logs; prepare reports.
• Assist with schedule updates, look-ahead schedules, and critical path analysis.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, verify quantities, assist with monthly pay apps and billing.
• Track project costs against budget and support change orders.
• Coordinate daily activities with superintendents and subcontractors.
• Review plans for constructability and conflicts.
• Support survey, layout, and field engineering; verify work meets plans.
• Implement project quality control, inspections, testing, certifications.
• Support site safety activities and incident reporting.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and DBE requirements.
• Communicate with owners, inspectors, and regulators; participate in meetings.
• Resolve field issues promptly and document resolutions.
• Work in varying outdoor conditions, travel as needed, and flexible hours.

Conocimientos

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Field coordination

Schedule tracking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Herramientas

Vista

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Descripción del empleo

Here is some basic information about this Position:

Position Name

Company

Railroad Construction Company

Position Location

Camden, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Remote Type

Onsite

$120,000 - $170,000 per year

Job Description

Railroad Construction Company, Inc. is seeking talented and motivated professionals to join our team. As an established leader in heavy civil and rail construction, we offer the opportunity to work on challenging infrastructure projects alongside experienced industry professionals.

What You’ll Do:

The Project Engineer supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of heavy civil and industrial construction projects, including highways, bridges, utilities, earthwork, dams, marine, and rail work. Serving as a link between field operations, project management, subcontractors, and the owner, the Project Engineer helps keep projects on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion a safety-first culture by actively participating in the implementation and enforcement of the Company's safety program.
• Prepare, track, and manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and transmittals.
• Maintain contract documents, drawings, specifications, and revision logs; prepare daily reports, meeting minutes, and progress documentation.
• Assist with schedule updates, look-ahead schedules, and critical path analysis.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, verify installed quantities, and assist with monthly pay applications and subcontractor billing.
• Track project costs against budget, identify variances, and support change order pricing and claims documentation.
• Coordinate daily activities with superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors.
• Review plans and specifications for constructability, conflicts, and missing information.
• Support survey, layout, and field engineering activities; verify that work meets plans, specifications, and tolerances.
• Implement the project quality control plan, including inspections, testing, and material certifications.
• Support site safety activities, including job hazard analyses (JHAs), toolbox talks, and incident reporting.
• Help ensure compliance with environmental, permitting, and regulatory requirements, including stormwater pollution prevention and erosion control.
• Communicate with owners, inspectors, engineers of record, and regulatory agencies; participate in project coordination, progress, and safety meetings.
• Help resolve field issues promptly and document resolutions.
• Must be willing to work in varying outdoor conditions, travel as needed, and maintain a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and on-call work, as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering/Management, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, specifications, and drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on active construction sites in varying weather conditions.
• Experience with Vista, Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, Bluebeam, or comparable construction management software preferred.
• OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, or other relevant safety certifications a plus.
• 5+ years of heavy civil or industrial construction experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound technical judgment, and collaborate with field and office teams.
• EIT/FE certification or progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GPS-based layout systems, or machine control technology preferred.
• Experience with public-sector construction projects (DOT, municipal, or federal), including familiarity with prevailing wage and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, preferred.

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