Rail Transit Field Engineer (Electrical/Communications) – On‑Site

systrausa; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

PTO/holidays

401(k) with employer match

Disability insurance

Commuter assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking Construction Field Engineers - Electrical/Communications to support rail mass transit projects in the New York City area, including NYCT Station Improvement assignments.

The on-site role involves inspecting electrical and communications work, coordinating with contractor supervision, and working within a multi-disciplinary construction management team under the Resident Engineer and Project Manager. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant engineering experience including electrical systems, security installations, fiber optic systems, public address systems and CCTV.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or construction management preferred.
• Prior field experience on rail mass transit projects; NYCT Station Improvement project experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site inspector for electrical and communications work performed by the contractor and subcontractors.
• Interact with the contractor’s site supervision on electrical and communications field issues to ensure contract compliance.
• Participate as part of the Construction Management team under the on-site Project Manager.
• Become familiar with project design documents, plans and specifications for electrical and communications work.
• Perform daily on-site field inspections and generate daily inspection reports.
• Accept Flexible Work Hours including Nights and Weekends.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and monitor the contractor’s health and safety program.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

SYSTRA is seeking Construction Field Engineers - Electrical/Communications to support rail mass transit projects in the New York City area, including NYCT Station Improvement assignments.

The on-site role involves inspecting electrical and communications work, coordinating with contractor supervision, and working within a multi-disciplinary construction management team under the Resident Engineer and Project Manager. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required.