Project Engineer

Modernrailwaysystems; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee premiums for health insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

HSA and FSA plans

Life insurance at 2.5 times yearly salary

Job summary

Modern Railway Systems is hiring a Project Engineer based in Charlotte, NC. The role involves overseeing technical, planning, and administrative aspects of projects, ensuring they meet specifications, safety, and budget. Candidates should possess a B.S. degree in Construction Management or a related field, with 2-6 years of experience in rail transit projects. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and is 100% employee-owned. Responsibilities include field engineering, document control, planning, and quality control.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience as a Field or Project Engineer on Heavy Civil, Systems and/or Rail Transit projects.
• RFI and submittal creation and tracking.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support and assist in field layout.
• Manage RFI’s, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Collaborate with superintendents to develop project schedules.
• Support and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Track quantities and perform cost coding.
• Ensuring site work adheres to safety regulations.
• Resolving onsite interface issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Proficiency in Bluebeam

MS Office Suite proficiency

Education

B.S. Degree in Construction Management or relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Engineer

Application Deadline: 2 October 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Charlotte

Reporting To: Jackson Mitz

Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000 / year

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 they are 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. Being 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 the specifications, safely, on time, and within budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Field Engineering: Provide on-site technical support and assist in field layout, coordinating and supporting construction and installation activities. Conduct field walks to verify construction progress.
• Document Control & Technical Support: Manage RFI’s, submittals, and shop drawings to ensure field teams have accurate, up-to-date drawings and specifications. Review new issue 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: Ensuring site work adheres to safety regulations, and quality standards. Inspect installed work to ensure compliance with contract plans and safety regulations (OSHA), including identifying deficiencies and coordinating corrections.
• Troubleshooting: Resolving onsite interface issues and other field constraints.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

**Please note--Requirements are essential, and preferences have flexibility.

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

Requirements

• 2-6 years of experience as a Field or Project Engineer working on Heavy Civil, Systems and/or Rail Transit projects.
• RFI and Submittal creation and tracking.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Bluebeam, MS Office Suites, 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

• Procore, HCSS, HeavyBid and AutoCAD experience is a plus.

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.

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. Benefits and employee costs are subject to change.
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.