Rail Project Engineer: Field & Construction Lead

Zephyr U A S Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 百分

401K with employer match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Zephyr Rail, an Orange, CA-based engineering design and construction management firm, seeks a Project/Field Engineer to support Los Angeles-based capital projects through field engineering, inspection, coordination, and construction administration.

Ideal candidates have 3–8+ years in rail or heavy civil projects, experience as client/owner representative, and proficiency with Bluebeam, Procore, Unifier. Valid driver’s license and willingness to visit active sites are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (EIT preferred; PE a plus).
• 3-8+ years of experience supporting rail, transit, transportation, or heavy civil capital projects in a field engineering, inspection, or project engineering capacity.
• Demonstrated experience serving as an owner/client representative, contractor, or working directly with public agencies on active construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, contract documents, and change management processes.
• Experience using Bluebeam, Procore, Unifier, or similar construction management software platforms.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with contractors, designers, agency staff, and third-party stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple field locations and priorities in a fast-paced capital program environment.
• Valid Driver's license and ability to perform site visits in active construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Client’s field representative, supporting day-to-day coordination with the contractor, design team, and stakeholders to maintain schedule, quality, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Lead and facilitate regular field and coordination meetings with the contractor and design team; document key decisions, action items, and follow-ups for the Client’s project management team.
• Perform field inspections to verify construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, safety requirements, and applicable standards.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, maintain progress documentation, and provide clear, timely updates to the Client’s project management team.
• Review and process submittals, RFIs, and field change requests; coordinate responses with the design team and track resolution to support construction progress.
• Monitor construction progress, identify potential risks or conflicts, and proactively coordinate solutions with the project team.
• Support verification of quantities, review of contractor pay applications, and general cost and schedule tracking.
• Coordinate with utilities, third parties, and adjacent stakeholders to support construction activities and minimize operational impacts.
• Assist with testing and commissioning, punch list development, and project closeout documentation.
• Provide additional project engineering, inspection, and construction support services as needed to support the Client and related assignments.

Skills

Field engineering

Inspection

Project coordination

Communication

Owner/client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Unifier

Job description

Zephyr Rail, an Orange, CA-based engineering design and construction management firm, seeks a Project/Field Engineer to support Los Angeles-based capital projects through field engineering, inspection, coordination, and construction administration.

Ideal candidates have 3–8+ years in rail or heavy civil projects, experience as client/owner representative, and proficiency with Bluebeam, Procore, Unifier. Valid driver’s license and willingness to visit active sites are required.