Senior Field Engineer: Rail & Tunneling Leader

Enovate Consulting LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

On-site fitness center

Wellness programs

Job summary

Enovate Consulting LLC is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer with 10+ years of field engineering or construction supervision on large-scale tunneling, rail, or heavy civil projects. You will lead field teams, ensure contract compliance, and oversee QA/QC and safety programs.

Ideal candidates have PE, CCM/NICET, and strong BIM coordination skills with AutoCAD, Revit/Navisworks, and scheduling tools. This on-site role requires travel to project sites and close collaboration with contractors and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of field engineering or construction supervision on large-scale tunneling, rail, or heavy civil projects.
• 5+ years in a senior resident engineer or equivalent role.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or NICET Level III/IV in relevant disciplines.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• Optional: PMP, Prosci Change Management, or specialized BIM certification.
• Deep understanding of NEPA, FTA, FRA, Buy America, and other regulatory requirements.
• Experience with PMIS platforms, BIM coordination, and field survey instruments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily field engineering operations including layout, surveys, instrumentation, and alignment checks.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs; enforce contract requirements.
• Lead NCR resolution; verify corrective actions and update as-built records.
• Evaluate field-level change requests with Change Manager; assess scope, cost, schedule impacts.
• Ensure compliance with CECP, SSMP, and QMP through site inspections.
• Coordinate materials testing and liaise with independent labs for validation.
• Oversee interface coordination, clash mitigation, and sequencing on site.
• Mentor field engineering staff and ensure daily logs and field diaries are accurate.
• Support commissioning and rail activation planning; verify readiness and testing protocols.
• Drive punch-list close-out and handover documentation.

Skills

Technical judgment

Leadership

Communication

Detail orientation

PMIS & scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/Navisworks

Primavera P6/MS Project

Job description

Enovate Consulting LLC is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer with 10+ years of field engineering or construction supervision on large-scale tunneling, rail, or heavy civil projects. You will lead field teams, ensure contract compliance, and oversee QA/QC and safety programs.

Ideal candidates have PE, CCM/NICET, and strong BIM coordination skills with AutoCAD, Revit/Navisworks, and scheduling tools. This on-site role requires travel to project sites and close collaboration with contractors and