Project Engineer - Rail

Middlesex Corp.; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Top-tier 401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Industry-leading referral program

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Middlesex Corp. in Boston is seeking a Rail Project Engineer to support planning, coordination, and execution of heavy civil rail and transit construction projects.

The role involves working with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, owners, and railroad representatives to ensure work is safe, efficient, and compliant with project requirements. Occasional night/weekend work and access to active rail sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years in heavy civil construction, rail or transit experience preferred.
• Experience around active railroad operations, track outages, and work windows preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam; HCSS HeavyJob, Vista, CAD, and P6 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of heavy civil rail construction activities.
• Coordinate with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, owners, and railroad representatives.
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor coordination.
• Coordinate construction activities around active rail operations, track access, outages, and work windows.
• Track project production, quantities, labor, equipment, costs, and daily field activities.
• Manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, as-builts, and daily reports.
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents and provide technical support to field operations.
• Support quality control requirements and ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and railroad standards.
• Coordinate with field supervision, subcontractors, designers, owners, and railroad representatives to resolve project issues.
• Assist with project close-out, punch lists, final quantities, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Leadership

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

HCSS HeavyJob

Vista

CAD

P6

Job description

Position Summary:

The Rail Project Engineer supports the planning, coordination, and execution of heavy civil rail and transit construction projects. This position works closely with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, owners, and railroad representatives to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with and actively promote all Safety policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety First, In Everything We Do.
• Support the planning and execution of heavy civil rail construction activities, including track, structures, drainage, utilities, earthwork, and related infrastructure.
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor coordination.
• Coordinate construction activities around active rail operations, track access, outages, and work windows.
• Track project production, quantities, labor, equipment, costs, and daily field activities.
• Manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, as-builts, and daily reports.
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents and provide technical support to field operations.
• Support quality control requirements and ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and railroad standards.
• Coordinate with field supervision, subcontractors, designers, owners, and railroad representatives to resolve project issues.
• Assist with project close-out, punch lists, final quantities, and turnover documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of heavy civil construction experience; rail or transit construction experience preferred.
• Knowledge of heavy civil construction practices, plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• Experience working around active railroad operations, track outages, and work windows preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam; HCSS HeavyJob, Vista, CAD, and P6 experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to access all areas of an active construction site and work nights, weekends, or scheduled rail outages as required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Team player and with a strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a team in an efficient and effective manner.
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Dedicated and hard working.Possess strong leadership qualities.
• Strong commitment to success of all.
• Possess a strong work ethic Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself.
• Show quality in everything you do.
• Lead with integrity while producing high-quality work.

We offer our full-time and eligible part-time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.