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$150k–$200k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Reimbursement, Local Union #3 Pension, IBEW Pension, National Electrical Benefit Fund
Posted 53d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Catenary Engineer manages all aspects of catenary construction, including scheduling, supervision, and quality control. They provide technical guidance to staff and subcontractors while ensuring compliance with transit agency specifications.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in catenary systems. Familiarity with MTA, Amtrak, and LIRR operations and the ability to work in harsh outdoor environments are essential.
Full job description
Job ID:19474
Benefits Offering
Union Benefits – Local #3, IBEW
The medical benefits vest after 90 days of employment, with coverage applied retroactively to your start date upon successful completion of the introductory period
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: $150,000 - $200,000 annually, total compensation Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (Weekends if available)
Position Summary
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.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
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 submittals, providing technical review and compliance feedback to designers and installers.
Required Skills and Qualifications
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
Recommended certifications:
Amtrak Track Training
CSX Track Training
MTA Track Training
OSHA 30
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Frequently works outdoors at construction sites and occasionally works indoors.
Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction.
Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard.
May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
May be exposed to loud noise.
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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.
North America's leading provider of rail infrastructure solutions
Industry
Construction
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1998
Headquarters
New York, NY
LinkedIn followers
36,192
RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada.
As a company, RailWorks believes that great work comes from commitment – commitment to quality, commitment to consistency, commitment to safety. When we commit to better work, we’re not just doing well by our customers; we’re also protecting the people important to us and paying homage to a long history of world-class service.
What We Do:
- Rail Construction & Maintenance
- Signals & Communications
- Steel ties and turnouts via our NARSTCO division
- Maintenance of Way services
Our Customers:
- Transit authorities and transportation agencies/departments
- Railroads of all sizes
- Passenger and commuter rail lines
- Private industries serviced by rail
Offices: 5 Penn Plaza, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10001, US
Rail Track ConstructionMaintenance and RehabilitationTransit Systems ContractingSignals and Communicationsand Steel tiesConstructionRailroadInfrastructureTransportation
North America's leading provider of rail infrastructure solutions
Industry
Construction
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1998
Headquarters
New York, NY
LinkedIn followers
36,192
RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada.
As a company, RailWorks believes that great work comes from commitment – commitment to quality, commitment to consistency, commitment to safety. When we commit to better work, we’re not just doing well by our customers; we’re also protecting the people important to us and paying homage to a long history of world-class service.
What We Do:
- Rail Construction & Maintenance
- Signals & Communications
- Steel ties and turnouts via our NARSTCO division
- Maintenance of Way services
Our Customers:
- Transit authorities and transportation agencies/departments
- Railroads of all sizes
- Passenger and commuter rail lines
- Private industries serviced by rail
Offices: 5 Penn Plaza, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10001, US
Rail Track ConstructionMaintenance and RehabilitationTransit Systems ContractingSignals and Communicationsand Steel tiesConstructionRailroadInfrastructureTransportation