Project Engineer

Modern Railway Systems; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Health insurance fully paid

HSA and FSA plans

Life insurance 2.5x salary

Job summary

Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck, is hiring a Project Engineer to support the California High-Speed Rail Track and Systems project. The role involves pre-construction planning, scheduling, cost control, and coordinating with owner reps, subcontractors, and vendors in a dynamic, mentorship-driven environment.

You will contribute to planning, cost control, and progress tracking while growing into a leadership role within Modern Railway Systems.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience as a Field Engineer or similar construction/project delivery role.
• Strong understanding of project document control procedures and processes.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft 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 work onsite in the Sacramento office and travel as needed for project, training, and company events.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction Activities: Project start-up tasks to include estimating support, development of project management and administrative processes.
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop project schedules, 4-week look-ahead schedules, and monitor progress.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Support and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure work on schedule and within budget.
• Cost Control & Quantity Takeoffs: Track quantities, perform cost coding, prepare monthly cost projections, and manage material procurement.

Skills

Field Engineer experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Onsite work readiness

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Teams

Procore

Primavera P6

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Project Engineer

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sacramento

Compensation: $105,000 - $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 historic California High-Speed Rail Track and Systems project. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic Team that prioritizes agency, mentorship, training, and collaboration in an engaging work environment. The project is currently in pre-construction phase, with great opportunity to build your skills, grow your career, and the potential to build and lead a team. We are looking for a teammate who brings self-starting energy who can contribute quickly. The project will include typical pre-construction and construction management tasks such as planning, cost controls, scheduling, interaction with owner reps, subcontractors, and vendors, and much more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Preconstruction Activities: Project start-up tasks to include estimating support, development of project management and administrative processes.

Planning & Scheduling: Collaborate with project team members 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.

Above all, someone who is self-directed and thrives when given the autonomy to get the job done. The above tasks are just a starting point. We are looking for our next teammate who can quickly become a leader at Modern Railway Systems.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

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

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

REQUIREMENTS

• 3-7 years of experience as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Assistant PM, or similar construction/project delivery role.
• Strong understanding of project document control procedures and processes.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft 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 work onsite in the Sacramento office and travel as needed for project, training, and company events.

PREFERENCES

• Experience with rail systems, transit, or electrical construction is preferred. Other construction backgrounds will be considered.
• Experience supporting complex public infrastructure or transportation projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and HCSS HeavyBid 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.

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 incumbents 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.**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.