Project Engineer

Stacy Witbeck

$100,000 - $140,000 / year

CharlotteFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck is hiring a Project Engineer to help deliver our work on the east coast. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic Team that prioritizes mentorship, training, and having fun. This Team has a lot of horsepower, and they are looking for a teammate who brings self-starting energy that will add value on day one. The project will include Signal and Communication design and construction as well as OCS and Track construction. Being the liaison between project management and field operations, you will oversee and execute the technical, planning, and administrative aspects of the projects to ensure they are completed per the specifications, safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Field Engineering: Provide on-site technical support and assist in field layout, coordinating and supporting construction and installation activities. Conduct field walks to verify construction progress.

Document Control & Technical Support: Manage RFI’s, submittals, and shop drawings to ensure field teams have accurate, up-to-date drawings and specifications. Review new issue drawings and handle subcontractor inquiries. Update project logs and attend progress meetings.

Planning & Scheduling: Collaborate with superintendents to develop project schedules, 4-week look-ahead schedules, and monitor progress.

Subcontractor Coordination: Support and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget.

Cost Control & Quantity Takeoffs: Track quantities, perform cost coding, prepare monthly cost projections, and manage material procurement.

Quality & Safety Control: Ensuring site work adheres to safety regulations, and quality standards. Inspect installed work to ensure compliance with contract plans and safety regulations (OSHA), including identifying deficiencies and coordinating corrections.

Troubleshooting: Resolving onsite interface issues and other field constraints.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

**Please note--Requirements are essential, and preferences have flexibility.

Education: B.S. Degree in Construction Management or other relevant engineering discipline or equivalent years of experience in related field.

REQUIREMENTS
*Relocation is not available for this opportunity.

2-6 years of experience as a Field or Project Engineer working on Heavy Civil, Systems and/or Rail Transit projects.
RFI and Submittal creation and tracking.
Proficiency in Primavera P6, Bluebeam, MS Office Suites, Teams
Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel for project needs, corporate events and trainings.

PREFERENCES

Procore, HCSS, HeavyBid and AutoCAD experience is a plus.
Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Position requires daily in-person attendance at the workplace.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

**At this time, no candidates presented through external staffing/recruiting agencies will be considered. Any resumes submitted to Stacy and Witbeck Inc. (SWI) will be considered the sole property of Stacy and Witbeck. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SWI will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SWI explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.

Benefits

Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.

Benefits

Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation. We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money. Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.

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About this role

Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck, is looking for a Project Engineer to support rail transit work on the east coast. You'd serve as the bridge between project management and field operations, managing the technical, planning, and administrative work needed to keep Signal and Communication design, OCS, and Track construction projects on schedule, within budget, and compliant with specifications and safety standards.

The role demands 2–6 years of field or project engineering experience on heavy civil, systems, or rail transit projects. You'll handle RFI and submittal management, coordinate with subcontractors, conduct field walks and inspections, develop schedules in Primavera P6, track costs and quantities, and troubleshoot on-site issues. Proficiency in P6, Bluebeam, and MS Office is essential; experience with Procore, HCSS, HeavyBid, or AutoCAD is valued. You'll need a B.S. in Construction Management or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent field experience), a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel for projects and training.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Charlotte, North Carolina with no relocation assistance available. The team emphasizes mentorship and training, and they're particularly interested in local candidates who can bring self-starting energy and hit the ground running.

Typical pay for this role

$120,000

Typical range: $80,000 to $140,000

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