Railroad Construction Field Engineer

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING) LLC

Field Engineer providing oversight and inspection for construction projects in various locations. Ensuring adherence to engineering plans and quality standards in an active work environment.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timePhiladelphia • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Project Manager to oversee the design and implementation of construction projects
Create and inspect drawings and designs for projects.
Work as a liaison between contractors, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and customers
Document work flow processes and provide updates on work progress
Ensure proper maintenance of onsite equipment
Supervise and direct onsite crew
Draft and submit reports
Complete daily inspections of Job Site
Ensure conformance of field work with contract specifications and documents
Availability to work 7 days a week (base will be 40 hour work week)
Monday – Friday during the pre-construction phase
Must be available for field work occasionally on weekends once construction begins
Observes construction practices are required for compliance of project/construction operations with federal, state, and local codes, industry standards, company procedures, and contractual requirements
Performs inspection of construction activities
Coordinates internally with other project execution disciplines and external suppliers to ensure proper quality control planning is performed
Helps create and/or gather required documents and information to support the successful completion of relevant project activities
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
Solve problems quickly in the field
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Railroad construction experience preferred
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits package: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and company-paid holidays
Life and disability insurance
Opportunities for professional development and growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction project managementdrawing inspectionfield work inspectionquality control planningreport draftingworkflow documentationsafety complianceproblem-solvingdecision-makingtime management

Soft Skills

communicationattention to detailteam collaborationstress managementanalytical thinkingprofessionalismleadershipadaptabilityproblem-solvingcomposure under pressure