Field Engineer - Transit
About The Position
RINA is currently recruiting for a Field Engineer - Transit to join its project office in Chicago, IL within the North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division. Please note that this position will work from our project office located at 11203 S. Corliss Ave, Chicago, IL 60628. Public transportation is not available. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Engineer to join our growing team on a major rail transit construction project. The Field Engineer will support day-to-day construction oversight in the field, assist with documentation, coordination, and quality assurance, and play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure safely and efficiently.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management is preferred. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education.
- 3+ years of field experience in construction.
- Transit or infrastructure project experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and submittals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of project management or field reporting software [Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder), Share Point, and Bluebeam].
- Valid driver’s license
- A personal vehicle to travel to the project different site locations may be required
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and document contractor work and existing infrastructure status to ensure compliance with contract documents.
- Verify work is being installed meeting Quality Requirements of Specifications, Plans, and Standards.
- Attend the required training and maintain current training as required.
- Identify problems in the field in advance and report them to the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Recommend solutions to design, construction, and project related problems.
- Track daily progress, maintain field logs, take progress photos, and submit Daily Inspection Reports via email or Trimble as required.
- Verify that the contractor is performing the required testing and inspection of the work and materials being placed.
- Assist with project administration.
- Prioritize safety procedures and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Review shop drawings and schedules for constructability.
- Be familiar with project RFIs, Submittals, and other relevant documents.
- Track work on Time & Material basis (T&M) if required.
- Support coordination of third-party utility work, flagging, and shutdown activities.
- Participate in field meetings, site walks, and assist in coordinating with stakeholders and internal teams.
- Help maintain records for potential change orders, claims, and as-built documentation.
- Work on-site or at the project field office.
- On-site work might include night and weekend work as required for short or extended periods of time.
- Demonstrate positive work attitude and behaviors.
Benefits
- RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
