RailWorks Corporation · 1 month ago
Catenary Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expL.K. Comstock & Company LLC, a subsidiary of RailWorks LLC, is a leading specialty electrical contractor for transit rail systems in the United States. The Catenary Engineer will manage and coordinate all aspects of the catenary portion of construction projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements and timelines while providing technical oversight and staff coordination.
ConstructionInfrastructureRailroadTransportation
Responsibilities
Review design-unit packages and plans to determine timelines, staffing, and resource allocation across project phases
Ensure compliance with all transit agency specifications and regulatory requirements
Coordinate field conditions with design drawings; flag constructability issues and ensure alignment across project with involved parties
Monitor subcontractor field installations and maintain documentation for quality and completion
Lead and participate in meetings to communicate project requirements and progress
Supervise project activities to maintain design schedules and budgets, taking corrective actions when needed
Support on-site activities and provide daily directions to administrative (ADM) and technical staff
Maintain quality control and productivity standards on-site
Provide technical guidance to team members and subcontractors; recommend solutions when challenges arise
Prepare and contribute to internal and external project reports
Supervise CAD staff and oversee the creation of construction drawings based on design plans and field data
Review technical calculations related to catenary systems
Be available for both day and night shifts to support field installations and survey crews
Manage material submittals, providing technical review and compliance feedback to designers and installers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience/education)
5+ years of experience in catenary systems
Familiar with MTA, Amtrak, and LIRR catenary work (experience working on or retired from Amtrak's catenary department preferred)
Strong understanding of catenary materials and systems across transit properties
Knowledge of the Amtrak Northeast Corridor in NYC
Familiar with design-build projects
Experience maintaining train operations during construction
Familiar with project management and design workflow tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Procore
Proficient in identifying and managing additional work orders
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
Highly organized with strong time management capabilities
Physically able to navigate construction sites (standing, climbing, stooping, crouching)
Willingness to work outdoors and conduct field surveys
Comfortable in all weather conditions and high-noise environments
Preferred
Recommended certifications: Amtrak Track Training
CSX Track Training
MTA Track Training
OSHA 30
Benefits
Local Union #3 Pension (after 5 years)
IBEW Pension (after 5 years)
NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
Medical, Dental, and Health Reimbursement coverage
Educational and Cultural Fund
Deferred salary and annuity fund plans
Social Security Payback
Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)
Company
RailWorks Corporation
RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-09-30Acquired
1998-07-30IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Cummings
VP CIO
Jason Lauffer
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
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