Railroad Construction Field Engineer

Springrecruits; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Springrecruits is seeking a Field Engineer in Philadelphia County to provide oversight and inspection for ongoing projects, ensuring compliance with engineering plans and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have railroad construction experience and must be able to work in extreme weather conditions. The position involves significant travel and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Railroad construction experience preferred.
• Understanding safety guidelines.
• Professional communication with team.
• Ability to work under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and implementation of construction projects.
• Inspect drawings and designs for projects.
• Document workflow processes and provide updates.
• Complete daily inspections of Job Site.

Skills

Railroad construction experience

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

4 year college degree in Construction Management / Engineering

5+ years of construction experience with 3+ years managing work crews

Tools

Microsoft Suites

P6

HCS

BIM

Job description

The Field Engineer provides field oversight and inspection for ongoing projects to monitor progress and ensure compliance with engineering plans, specifications and construction, as well as ensuring compliance with required and prescribed quality standards. This position will require heavy traveling as most of the work will be done out in the field throughout the many states we are operating in.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Project Manager to oversee the design and implementation of construction projects
• Create and inspect drawings and designs for projects
• Work as a liaison between contractors, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and customers
• Document workflow processes and provide updates on work progress
• Ensure proper maintenance of onsite equipment
• Supervise and direct onsite crew
• Draft and submit reports
• Complete daily inspections of Job Site
• Ensure conformance of field work with contract specifications and documents
• Availability to work 7 days a week (base will be 40 hour work week)
• Monday – Friday during the pre-construction phase
• Must be available for field work occasionally on weekends once construction begins
• Observe construction practices required for compliance of project / construction operations with federal, state, and local codes, industry standards, company procedures, and contractual requirements
• Perform inspection of construction activities
• Coordinate internally with other project execution disciplines and external suppliers to ensure proper quality control planning is performed
• Help create and/or gather required documents and information to support the successful completion of relevant project activities
• Help represent the construction team in project meeting settings
• Make sound and prudent decisions and recommend course of action, especially when only limited facts are available
• Solve problems quickly in the field
• May be tasked with other special duties as assigned by the Project Manager on technical projects (i.e., investigation, analysis, and design) in specific areas of expertise

Qualifications

• Railroad construction experience preferred
• Understanding safety guidelines
• Attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Analytical and strong problem-solving ability
• The ability to communicate in a professional manner with owner's representatives, coworkers and direct supervisors
• Ability to complete work under time pressure and to maintain composure under the stress of emergency situations
• Must be able to work well with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Railroad Construction experience is preferred
• Must be able to read and understand construction plans, drawings and specifications
• Experience with civil construction / track work, preferred
• Knowledge of track or general construction, preferred
• Familiar with Microsoft Suites, P6, HCS and BIM, preferred
• Familiar with Submittal and RFI process
• Understanding safety guidelines

Education

• High School Diploma / GED required
• 4 year college degree in Construction Management / Engineering
• Or, 5+ years of construction experience with 3+ years of managing / supervising work crews

Physical Requirements

• Work in extreme all-weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow and sleet)
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces over sometimes great distances
• Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on / around heavy / moving machinery; bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time
• Exposed to loud noise
• Maybe exposed to live track / trains and high voltage
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be willing to travel
• May be required to work long hours including evenings and weekends