Construction/Field Engineer - Rail & Transit - T.Y. Lin International

TYLin is a full-service, professional engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure solutions for public and private clients worldwide. The firm is an internationally recognized pioneer in solving the most difficult engineering challenges. Headquartered in San Francisco, California for over 65 years, TYLin has more than 3,200 professionals throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe. TYLin is a member of Dar Group, a global, privately-owned professional services group, and its industry-leading family of Global Infrastructure companies. 

Our Construction Management team is actively seeking Construction Engineers for work on various infrastructure/rail projects. These positions will have you working on construction management projects in NY metro area, working for Agencies such as New York City Transit, Metro North Rail Road, Long Island Rail Road, etc. Individuals shall assist the Resident Engineer in all services necessary for administration of the Project, including coordination of construction work, review of construction documents and contractor invoicing. The Construction Engineer shall provide the required services for the duration of the Project (i.e., pre-construction, construction administration and close-out).

• Coordinating and working with inspectors for field reviews, data collection and analysis, studies and forecasting.
• Verify construction documents to field conditions.
• Conduct in-depth research to develop recommendations for approaches, concepts, materials and equipment selection.
• Collect and manage data for engineering or construction work such as to perform quantity take-offs for development of engineering estimate.
• Assure that drawings, calculations and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards and strengths, follow Quality Assurance and Control procedures.
• Prepare project data for schedules, assist in preparing schedules and budgets in order to monitor progress reports.
• Assist in change orders negotiations with contractors.
• Review contractor invoicing to verify quantities and enter contractor invoices into Client’s online system.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• EIT Certification preferred.
• 2+ years of construction (office) engineer experience is required.
• Previous infrastructure construction experience with NYCT or similar rail agency required.
• Requires knowledge of engineering principals and industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Experience coordinating with multiple contractors and trades at one time in the field.
• Knowledge of meeting construction schedules and budgets.
• Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The Company and it’s employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements. You should ask your manager about this prior to starting, should you be subject to the current or potential future requirements. TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $86,900 - $130,300 annually for this position and local market. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities coupled with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.