Rail Systems Project Engineer: Field, Planning & Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

ESOP – Employee stock ownership plan

HSA and FSA plans

Life insurance

Job summary

Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck, is hiring a Project Engineer to oversee technical, planning and administrative aspects of rail projects on the east coast. The role requires self-starting energy to deliver field and office coordination, with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence.

The candidate will liaise between project management and field operations, performing field layout, RFI/submittal handling, and cost control while coordinating with

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience as a Field or Project Engineer on Heavy Civil, Systems and/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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel for project needs, corporate events and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support and assist in field layout, coordinating and supporting construction and installation activities.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to ensure field teams have accurate, up-to-date drawings and specifications.
• Review new issue drawings and handle subcontractor inquiries; update project logs and attend progress meetings.
• Collaborate with superintendents to develop project schedules and look-ahead schedules, and monitor progress.
• Support subcontractors to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Track quantities, perform cost coding, prepare monthly cost projections, and manage material procurement.
• Ensure site work adheres to safety regulations and quality standards (OSHA) and inspect work for compliance.
• Troubleshoot onsite interface issues and other field constraints.

Skills

Field/Project Engineer experience

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

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

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 rail projects on the east coast. The role requires self-starting energy to deliver field and office coordination, with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence.

The candidate will liaise between project management and field operations, performing field layout, RFI/submittal handling, and cost control while coordinating with