Rail Field Engineer – On-Site Construction & Safety

Hirani Engineering and Land Surveying, D.P.C.

Hicksville (NY)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hirani Engineering and Land Surveying, D.P.C. is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to support railroad construction projects on site in New York.

The role requires providing technical expertise, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and coordinating field activities to meet safety, quality, and schedule requirements. The successful candidate will review shop drawings, guide staff and contractors, and perform daily inspections to ensure contract compliance while tracking punch

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of railroad construction experience.
  • BS in Civil Engineering.
  • Ability to pass Safety Training.
  • Knowledge of ballast, ties, rail structure and construction methods.

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Manager and client management on site.
  • Review shop drawings and provide engineering support during construction.
  • Provide technical guidance to staff, contractors, and vendors.
  • Check designs and drawings.
  • Experience with rail outages and schedules.
  • Ensure contract compliance via daily inspections for rail construction.
  • Prepare daily inspection reports.
  • Monitor subcontractor and supplier usage for pre-approval before work starts.
  • Coordinate site activities with trades and facility personnel.
  • Monitor workforce and track progress against the work plan.
  • Complete punch lists and track completion.

Skills

Railroad construction knowledge
Review shop drawings
On-site coordination
Safety awareness
Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Windows / Outlook / Word / Excel
Scheduling software

Job description

Hirani Engineering and Land Surveying, D.P.C. is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to support railroad construction projects on site in New York.

The role requires providing technical expertise, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and coordinating field activities to meet safety, quality, and schedule requirements. The successful candidate will review shop drawings, guide staff and contractors, and perform daily inspections to ensure contract compliance while tracking punch

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