The Project Engineer will support the planning, coordination, and execution of transit construction work with a focus on electrical, signal, and traction power systems. This role is responsible for overseeing subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and maintaining alignment with project schedule, budget, and quality standards. The Project Engineer will act as a key liaison between the project team, subcontractors, designers, and the owner.

### 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

Salary & Benefits

• Annual Salary: based on experience, qualifications, and skill set

• Benefits Include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (vacation and sick)

Company-paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Project Engineer- Railroad Electrical, Signal and Traction Power

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