About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering & Design — Rail Infrastructure and Construction Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is a field-first, hands-on entry-level engineering role on a Rail Construction & Administration Management (CAM) team. Expect frequent travel and direct learning from experienced railroad professionals.

• Support rail construction management and field construction observation on public and private rail projects
• Assist construction managers, track inspectors, and owner’s representatives during active construction
• Perform industry track inspection support and help document conditions and findings
• Participate in geotechnical field investigations and assist with data collection and sampling
• Collect field measurements, prepare site notes, photos, and inspection reports
• Support project documentation, submittals, and change-order tracking
• Follow safety plans and enforce site safety protocols on active construction zones
• Communicate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders; escalate issues to supervisors
• Travel frequently to project sites (including extended assignments) and adapt to outdoor work environments

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or ability to obtain EIT shortly after hire
• Demonstrated interest in field-based engineering, construction observation, and railroad operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Comfortable working in varying terrain, weather conditions, and active construction environments
• Willingness to travel extensively — up to 100% during peak construction seasons
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for field assignments
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds of equipment

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What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees (health, dental, vision)
• 401(k) match
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Tailored career development and mentorship on rail practice areas
• Possibility for flexible work arrangements when not on site
• Wellness programs and tools to promote work-life balance

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-time, field-based engineering role
• Location: Fayetteville, AR (role requires frequent travel; assignments may be regionally distributed)
• Estimated/posted pay (from source): $70,436 per year (estimated)
• This role provides career-development exposure across rail construction management, public project construction observation, owner representative services, track inspection support, and geotechnical fieldwork.

Careertakes and our client are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of any protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruiting process; contact Careertakes for assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.