Project Engineer

Railroad Construction Company, Inc.; Eastport (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Railroad Construction Company Inc. seeks a driven Project Engineer to join our team in a hybrid role that blends fieldwork with office planning.

You’ll work with Project Managers to plan, organize, and execute heavy civil construction projects, gaining hands-on experience and advancing your career. Key duties include interpreting drawings, creating field sketches, inspecting sites for quality, supporting field crews, coordinating materials and subcontractors, tracking progress and budgets,

Responsibilities

• 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

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