Rail Civil Field Engineer - Field Survey & Construction

RailWorks Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation in New York is seeking a field-focused civil engineering professional to monitor projects, manage field coordination, and support the project manager with scheduling and procurement. The role involves writing RFIs, obtaining submittals, and using construction management software to keep field activities on track.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 year in construction engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or Project Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management; an advanced degree is a plus (In lieu of a degree, extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or related field will be considered)
• Knowledge of all general contract and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, and surveying instruments
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications, and to comprehend and recognize safety standards and issues
• Ability to inspect materials and structures and to identify defects
• Thorough knowledge of current industry quality standards
• Experience with procurement processes, budgets and cost control methods
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to assist in planning projects
• Directs or participates in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction
• Interprets design drawings, electrical drawings, specifications, and codes and provides technical support during installations
• Provides technical support to contractors and reviews documents submitted by contractors to ensure compliance with specifications, schedules, and company standards
• Reviews subcontracts and drawings before issuance to subcontractors and filing
• Assists in interpreting Interprets and resolving questions regarding designs, codes, and specifications
• Assists in the preparation of field design changes and updates drawings for field use as required by field conditions and regulations
• Monitors project schedules and provides input for problem resolution and schedule revisions
• Provides field verification of materials; investigates and/or tests specific construction materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards
• Inspects project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards
• Monitors subcontract activities to ensure materials, equipment and workmanship comply with design plans and specifications
• Inspects completed projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations
• Assists the scheduler as needed by gathering, preparing, and forecasting manpower, schedule, and cost data.
• Ensures that procurement provides timely delivery of materials and equipment to meet the construction schedule
• Maintains blueprints and field books
• Prepares field purchase requisitions, and procures construction material
• Prepares final records for the projects.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Blueprint reading

Interpreting technical instructions

Procurement & cost control

Microsoft Office

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management

Advanced degree (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RailWorks Corporation in New York is seeking a field-focused civil engineering professional to monitor projects, manage field coordination, and support the project manager with scheduling and procurement. The role involves writing RFIs, obtaining submittals, and using construction management software to keep field activities on track.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 year in construction engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or Project Management.