Field Engineer- MEC Transportation
The Field Engineer at Confidential Client supports transit, light rail, and data-center construction projects across North America by managing field and office engineering tasks. This role involves interpreting drawings, coordinating logistics, supporting project controls, and ensuring safety and quality on-site, with frequent travel and relocation required. The position offers early career engineers opportunities for growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on infrastructure and heavy civil projects.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking entry-level Field Engineers to join project teams focused on transit, light rail, and data‑center infrastructure across North America. This role combines field operations support with office engineering tasks to help deliver rail and transit systems safely, on time, and on budget. Candidates should be able to relocate as project needs dictate and be willing to travel to major metropolitan work locations.
District Overview
Our client is an industry leader in transit and rail systems construction and maintenance across the United States and Canada. They specialize in Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), signaling and train control, communications, and control centers. The organization self‑performs many disciplines, providing technical depth and operational efficiency on complex infrastructure projects.
Location
This position will be assigned based on project needs. Candidates must be willing to relocate initially and throughout their career as assignments require. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.
What You’ll Do / Responsibilities
- Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft.
- Prepare work plans, work packages, and coordinate equipment and materials.
- Order and schedule material deliveries and manage logistics for field crews.
- Assist with field inspections and promote safety and quality of field operations.
- Perform takeoffs from drawings and assist with pricing change orders.
- Provide field support, supervise subcontractor operations, and track field/office performance.
- Prepare contract submittals and required documentation.
- Support project controls, purchasing, scheduling, and engineering interface tasks.
- Assist project management with material expediting, change order documentation, monthly billings, and progress estimates.
- Participate in and occasionally lead project meetings and status updates.
- May act as a discipline engineer or lead small projects; may share superintendent responsibilities for small crews.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial engineering, or a related field.
- 0–3 years construction experience preferred, especially in infrastructure / heavy civil projects.
- Ability and willingness to travel and relocate for assignments.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
- Strong work ethic; willingness to work in excess of 40 hours/week and during non-standard hours (nights/weekends) when required.
- Leadership experience or demonstrated willingness to lead.
- Comfortable accessing all points of a construction site in varying climates and conditions.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong time management and attention to detail.
- Passion for safety, ethics, and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Compensation: $79,000 — $87,000 per year (actual pay depends on experience, education, skills, and location).
- Comprehensive benefits for full‑time employees, typically including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans (with matching where applicable), paid time off, and employee assistance/wellness programs.
Other Requirements & Expectations
- Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Work productively both independently and as part of a team.
- Follow oral and written instructions, safety procedures, and company policies.
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required by project schedules.
- FIELD ROLES ONLY: Work may occur at varying locations and under differing environmental conditions.
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.
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