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About the Role

The Catenary Engineer will manage and coordinate all aspects of the catenary portion of construction projects, from execution and scheduling to supervision and quality control. The role involves technical oversight, staff coordination, and ensuring adherence to project requirements and timelines.

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 submittmits, providing technical review and compliance feedback to designers and installers.

Requirements

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

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Procore
Project management
Design workflow tools
Identifying and managing additional work orders
Communication
Team collaboration
Organization
Time management

Location

On-site

Work Type

Full-time
Day and night shifts

Experience Level

5+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/education

Salary/Compensations

$150,000 - $200,000 annually

Benefits

Local Union #3 Pension (vested after 5 years)
IBEW Pension (vested after 5 years)
NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
Medical, dental & vision (after 26 qualifying weeks)
HRA - health reimbursement account and annuity fund plans (after 1 year)
Educational and Cultural Fund
Deferred salary
Social Security Payback
Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)

About the Company

Founded in 1904, L.K. Comstock & Company LLC is one of the largest specialty electrical contractors for transit rail systems in the United States.
With over 100 successful projects for more than 30 transit agencies and work valued at more than $3 billion, we bring a legacy of excellence to every project.
As a subsidiary of RailWorks LLC, we maintain a national footprint, with installations across nearly all major U.S. transit systems.
RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider.
With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company.
We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity.
We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.