Civil Field Engineer

RailWorks Corporation • New York, NY

8d • $104,000 - $139,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Field Engineer provides day-to-day technical and field support to ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and safety requirements. This role bridges engineering, field operations, and project controls in a live railroad environment.
This position is non‑union at this time. The company may review union status in the future based on business needs and employee preference, consistent with legal and contractual obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in civil or heavy construction (rail/transit experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of civil construction fundamentals and field operations.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and utility drawings.
• Willingness to work in active railroad environments, including nights, weekends, and outage windows as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with field management software a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Track or railroad construction exposure is a plus but not required.
• experience with field management software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support field execution of civil and structural work including concrete, excavation, utilities, foundations, retaining structures, and site work.
• Assist with layout, survey coordination, and verification of dimensions and elevations.
• Review drawings, specifications, and work plans to support constructability and sequencing.
• Coordinate with Superintendents and foremen to resolve field issues.
• Assist with inspection and quality control activities to ensure work conforms to contract requirements.
• Track and maintain daily reports, quantities installed, and field documentation.
• Support preparation and tracking of RFIs, submittals, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate work activities with subcontractors and internal crews.
• Interface with other disciplines including track, signal, power, and third-party stakeholders as required.
• Support work performed within active railroad rights-of-way and constrained work windows.
• Support enforcement of RailWorks and agency safety rules, railroad operating procedures, and site-specific safety plans.
• Participate in safety briefings and job hazard analyses.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• additional performance incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level