Project Engineer

Stacy Witbeck; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

HSA and FSA plans

Life insurance at 2.5 times salary

Job summary

Stacy Witbeck, located in Charlotte, NC, is hiring a Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will support on-site engineering tasks, manage project schedules, and ensure adherence to quality standards in rail and heavy civil projects. Strong communication and organizational skills, along with proficiency in industry-standard tools, are preferred. The company offers competitive health insurance, employee ownership benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience as a Field or Project Engineer in Heavy Civil, Systems, or Rail Transit projects.
• Experience in creating and tracking RFIs and submittals.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.
• Ability to travel for project needs and corporate events.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support and assist in field layout.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Collaborate on project schedules and monitor progress.
• Support and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Track quantities and prepare cost projections.
• Ensure site work adheres to safety regulations.

Skills

Construction Management

Field Support

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

B.S. Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

MS Office Suite

Teams

Procore

HCSS

HeavyBid

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck, is hiring a Project Engineer to help deliver our work on the east coast. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team that prioritizes mentorship, training, and having fun. This team has a lot of horsepower and is looking for a teammate who brings self‑starting energy that will add value on day one. The project will include signal and communication design and construction as well as OCS and track construction. Acting as the liaison between project management and field operations, you will oversee and execute the technical, planning, and administrative aspects of the projects to ensure they are completed per specifications, safely, on time, and within budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Field Engineering: Provide on‑site technical support and assist in field layout, coordinate and support construction and installation activities, and conduct field walks to verify construction progress.
• Document Control & Technical Support: Manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to ensure field teams have accurate, up‑to‑date drawings and specifications. Review new issuance drawings and handle subcontractor inquiries, update project logs, and attend progress meetings.
• Planning & Scheduling: Collaborate with superintendents to develop project schedules, 4‑week look‑ahead schedules, and monitor progress.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Support and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Cost Control & Quantity Takeoffs: Track quantities, perform cost coding, prepare monthly cost projections, and manage material procurement.
• Quality & Safety Control: Ensure site work adheres to safety regulations and quality standards. Inspect installed work to ensure compliance with contract plans and safety regulations (OSHA), identify deficiencies, and coordinate corrections.
• Troubleshooting: Resolve onsite interface issues and other field constraints.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Education: B.S. Degree in Construction Management or other relevant engineering discipline or equivalent years of experience in a related field.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2–6 years of experience as a Field or Project Engineer working on Heavy Civil, Systems and/or Rail Transit projects.
• Experience creating and tracking RFIs and submittals.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Bluebeam, MS Office Suite, and Teams.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to travel for project needs, corporate events and trainings.

PREFERENCES

• Experience with Procore, HCSS, HeavyBid, and AutoCAD.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Position requires daily in‑person attendance at the workplace.

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

What we have to offer:

• Award‑winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
• We are a 100% employee‑owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.
• HSA and FSA plans that allow you to divert pre‑tax money.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.