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RailWorks

Track Engineer

RailWorks, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job ID: 19480

Benefits Offering 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.

Union Benefits – Local #3, IBEW As a union shop contractor, L.K. Comstock employees are members of

Local Union #3 – IBEW

and are eligible for comprehensive union benefits for themselves and immediate family members, including, but not limited to:

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)

Compensation Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 annually Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (weekends if available)

Position Summary The Track Engineer will support rail-transit projects, ensure design quality, integrate interdisciplinary requirements, conduct field inspections. This role involves collaborating with team managers, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and clients to ensure adherence to the highest standards of engineering excellence.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Engage in Rail-Transit projects across all design stages from conceptual to final completion.

Support the design development and delivery of high-quality technical products for track projects.

Orchestrate the integration of interdisciplinary structural, site/civil, and architectural requirements with track plans.

Conduct rigorous QC reviews and provide authoritative approval for track designs prepared by other team members.

Formulate precise budget estimates and schedules for the track engineering components of projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and timely delivery.

Execute comprehensive field track inspections and develop stringent testing requirements, maintaining the highest levels of safety and operational efficiency.

Manage multiple projects within the Right of Way (ROW), collaborating effectively with other track staff to ensure seamless project execution and coordination.

Understanding of turnout componentry/special track work and its functionality, and its design and typical procurement process.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience/education)

Professional Engineer (PE) License

5+ years of experience in rail transit signaling and train control systems (or equivalent experience/education)

Knowledge and proficiency in MTA New York City Transit Design and Engineering including commuter/heavy rail criteria, specifically with Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Railroad or New Jersey Transit criteria

Proficiency in Light Rail Track Design and Engineering

Proficiency in AREMA Guidelines, track geometry, various Rail-Transit client requirements/standards, and the Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build process

Experience developing client focused design criteria that will drive calculations towards the production of real-world track geometry and components that will then undergo applicable QA/QC review and validation

Experience with leading the presentation of track data/findings and explaining such information to a non-track or non-technical audience.

Ability to travel to meet with clients and attend site meetings. Ability to be ROW safety trained and meet FRA criteria to be on active railroad sites

Familiar with project management and design workflow tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Procore

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

Recommended certifications:

Amtrak Track Training

CSX Track Training

MTA Track Training

OSHA 30

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Works outdoors at construction sites as well as indoors

Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction

Sits, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard

May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather

May be exposed to loud noise

Footer - EEO This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as business needs evolve.

At L.K. Comstock & Company LLC, we take pride in tackling challenging projects every day. Our success is built on a collaborative, open-minded work environment that fosters teamwork, positivity, and innovation. We are committed to maintaining a culture of trust, respect, and inclusion—where every team member is valued. We also offer opportunities for career advancement, skills development, and long-term professional growth.

L.K. Comstock & Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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