Rail Project Engineer: Field & Planning Leader

Modern Railway Systems; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance fully paid by company

HSA / FSA plans

Life insurance 2.5x salary

Job summary

Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck, is hiring a Project Engineer to oversee technical, planning and administrative aspects of East Coast projects. You will liaise between project management and field operations, ensuring safe, on-time, within-budget delivery with emphasis on design and construction of signals, communications, OCS and track.

Requirements include a BS in Construction Management or related engineering, 2–6 years field experience, proficiency in

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience as a Field or Project Engineer on Heavy Civil, Systems or Rail Transit projects.
• RFI and Submittal creation and tracking.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Bluebeam, MS Office Suites, Teams.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, with fast-paced work.
• Ability to travel for project needs, corporate events and trainings.
• Relocation is not available for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Field Engineering: provide on-site technical support and assist in field layout, coordinating construction activities.
• Document Control & Technical Support: manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings; update project logs.
• Planning & Scheduling: develop project schedules and 4-week look-ahead schedules.
• Subcontractor Coordination: oversee subcontractors to meet schedule and budget.
• Cost Control & Quantity Takeoffs: track quantities, cost coding, and material procurement.
• Quality & Safety Control: ensure work meets plans, safety regs (OSHA) and quality standards.
• Troubleshooting: resolve on-site interface issues and field constraints.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

MS Office

Teams

Procore

HCSS

HeavyBid

AutoCAD

Job description

Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck, is hiring a Project Engineer to oversee technical, planning and administrative aspects of East Coast projects. You will liaise between project management and field operations, ensuring safe, on-time, within-budget delivery with emphasis on design and construction of signals, communications, OCS and track.

Requirements include a BS in Construction Management or related engineering, 2–6 years field experience, proficiency in