Project Engineer- Railroad Electrical, Signal and Traction Power

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the work of electrical, signal, and traction power subcontractors to ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, and project requirements
• Review subcontractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and work plans for accuracy, completeness, and constructability
• Track and manage project schedule activities related to systems work, identifying and addressing potential delays or conflicts
• Monitor subcontractor progress, productivity, and quality of work
• Assist in cost control efforts, including tracking change orders, reviewing time and material tickets, and supporting estimates for potential changes
• Ensure all work complies with applicable standards, and safety requirements  Participate in project meetings with the owner, engineers, and subcontractors
• Support testing and commissioning activities, including coordination of inspections, system integration testing, and final acceptance
• Maintain accurate project documentation
• Identify risks and propose solutions to maintain project performance and minimize impacts
• Helps represent the construction team in project meeting settings
• Makes sound and prudent decisions and recommends course of action, especially when only limited facts are available
• 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 

Skill Requirements

• Railroad construction experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical systems, signaling systems, control circuits, and related field installations
• 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

Work Experience Requirements

• 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, HCCS and BIM, preferred
• Familiar with Submittal and RFI process
• Understands safety guidelines

Educations Requirements

• 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 and Working Conditions

• 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 
• May be 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 occasional during weekends