RailWorks Corporation

Catenary Engineer

LocationNew York, NY
Salary$150,000-$200,000

About This Job


Job ID: 18921


Our Company:

LK Comstock & Co. LLC is one of the United States' largest transit rail systems specialty electrical contractors, with an impressive legacy of success and accomplishment throughout North America. The firm was founded in 1904 and provides the transit industry's electrical systems and rail construction services. A true leader in the sector, LK Comstock LLC has an unparalleled record of project completions with more than 100 successful transit system projects for more than 30 transit agencies and work valued at more than $3 billion. This dynamic enterprise has a national footprint and installations on nearly all major US transit systems. LK Comstock’s parent company is Railworks LLC.


Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 per year, Plus Expenses.



Position Summary:

Manages and coordinates all aspects of the catenary portion of construction projects, including executing plans, organizing construction activities, ensuring that each project's goals and objectives are completed and on schedule, meeting quality standards, and supervising department staff in successfully achieving goals and objectives.



Primary essential responsibility and duties:

Review design unit packages and plans to determine the time frame and procedures for accomplishing project staffing requirements and allocating available resources to various project phases.
Ensure that project activities comply with the transit agency's requirements.

Coordinates work shown in design drawing packages with actual field conditions. Advises constructability issues and communicates with all parties involved.
Monitoring subcontractor's field installation work and document requirements for completion and quality
Attends and/or leads meetings with project staff and management to communicate information related to project requirements.
Supervisors project activities to ensure that design budgets and schedules execute the project and take appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations
Assist with the resolution of any problems that may arise during project execution,
Supervises and coordinates on-site activities and provides the day-to-day direction of on-site ADM supporting staff


Ensures that quality and productivity standards are being met
Provides technical assistance and makes recommendations to project team leaders and subcontractors.
Assist with preparing written reports and/or internal and external updates for management clients and the project team to ensure a clear understanding of the project's status.
Ability to supervise CAD staff to create construction drawings from design drawings and field observations.
Understand technical catenary calculations
Will be available on the day or night shifts to support field installations and or survey crews.
Review and manage material submittals. Make technical comments for compliance and design changes to designers or installers.



Suggested skills and qualifications

BS degree in civil or electrical engineering plus 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
Experience in catenary work on MTA, Amtrak, and LIRR properties.
Knowledgeable with catenary materials on MTA, Amtrak, and Long Island Railroad projects.
knowledgeable about the Amtrak Northeast Corridor in New York City.
Worked or retired from Amtrak in the catenary department.
Familiar with working on design-build projects.

Understands the Amtrak catenary system of the entire project to keep trains running during and after construction.
Ability to identify additional work orders.
Amtrak track training course certificate.
CSX Track Training Course certificate.
OSHA 30 certificate.



Physical requirements and working conditions

Able to work outdoors to perform field surveys or field support as required.
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 cold weather.
May be exposed to loud noises.



Local Union #3 Benefit Package

LK Comstock is a union shop contractor and part of Local Union #3 - IBEW. As an LK Comstock employee, you will become a union member and be allotted all the benefits to you and your immediate family. This includes but is not limited to.

Local Union #3 Pension after five years of service from joining the union
IBEW Pension after five years
NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
Medical Coverage
Educational and Cultural Fund
Deferred salary plan
Annuity fund
Dental coverage
Health reimbursement
Social Security Payback
Paid sick and Bereavement days (subject to contract negotiations)
Paid vacation (subject to contract negotiations)


This job description does not represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

LK Comstock LLC prides itself on taking on challenging projects every day. Our success relies on a collaborative, open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. LK Comstock also offers opportunities to grow in your career, develop your skills, and pursue success.


LK Comstock is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will be considered for employment 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.

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.


Nearest Major Market: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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