Railroad Field Engineer

4 weeks ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING) Full time
Job Description

As a Field Engineer for Railroad Construction, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of our projects. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Providing schedule input and preparing field work packages.
  • Compiling as-built data and verifying installation quantities.
  • Performing field safety and quality inspections.
  • Coordinating with Document Control to ensure proper documentation.
  • Assisting the Superintendent with material deliveries and field verifications.
  • Working closely with document control and field personnel to ensure they have the latest drawings and installation documents.
  • Providing schedule update information to the project scheduler.
  • Ensuring that work is correctly cost-coded and all extra work is coded to separate cost codes as assigned by the Project Engineer or other.
  • Updating drawings with redlines of as-built information.
  • Attending necessary briefings and safety meetings as required.
  • Attaining necessary job-specific training and maintaining annual requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Construction Engineering or equivalent work experience in a construction-related position.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • AutoCAD skills a plus, with training provided as needed.
  • Construction management course work or internship experience a plus.
  • Must be flexible in working in both office and field environments as needed.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work with a team.
  • Must have strong organization skills.
  • Must be highly motivated.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

  • Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
  • Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.
  • Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements:

  • Perform light work, occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
  • Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
  • Occasionally ascend/descend step ladders and/or stairs.
  • Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
  • Regularly kneel, bend, and squat.
  • Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
  • Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by position.
  • Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery.
  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).

Safety:

  • Our company is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record, which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures. Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment. Safety diligence by all results in a safe work environment for all.

Benefits:

  • Our company offers a robust benefits package, including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

Our Company Overview

Founded in 1969, our company is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas. Over the course of our 50+ year history, we have become a national leader in the construction, operations, and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects. We believe our culture is at the heart of our existence, empowering every member of our professional family to act with purpose and passion as they advance their career throughout their personal pursuit of excellence. Backed by over five decades of experience, we deliver exceptional customer service and elite results. Our success is the outcome of our relentless pursuit of excellence, our passion for our customers, safety without compromise, and a deep-rooted belief in the power of team. We invite you to join us on our journey to excellence as we work to be better today than yesterday and better tomorrow than today. It is the policy of our company to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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