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Herzog Railroad Services

Supports railroad maintenance with specialty equipment

Field Engineer

Full-TimeDeadline 9/4/27
$85k - $125k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Havre De Grace, MD, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • Must be flexible in working in both office and field environments as needed.
  • Must have excellent teamwork, organizational, and communication skills, including verbal and written communication.
  • Must be highly motivated.
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license and endorsements as required for the position.
  • Must successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
  • Must perform light work, occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds of force; walk on uneven surfaces; occasionally ascend or descend step ladders or stairs; regularly sit and stand for extended periods; regularly kneel, bend, and squat; pass required color/vision examinations; hear and distinguish required auditory signals; work in loud conditions and around heavy or moving machinery; and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Must report safety violations to the immediate supervisor and adhere to established safety policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
  • Provide schedule input, prepare submittals and field work packages, compile as-built data, verify installation quantities, submit daily reports, perform procurement quantity takeoffs, and conduct field safety and quality inspections.
  • Assist the Superintendent with coordination of material deliveries.
  • Perform field verifications, inspections, and measurements.
  • Work with document control and field personnel to ensure they have the latest drawings and installation documents.
  • Provide schedule update information to the project scheduler.
  • Ensure work is correctly cost coded and extra work is coded to separate cost codes as assigned by the Project Engineer or another designated person.
  • Attend required briefings, job-specific training, and safety meetings while maintaining annual requirements.
  • Engage in and promote Herzog's culture and essential behaviors.
  • Maintain regular, predictable attendance and punctuality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience in a construction-related position.
  • Construction management coursework or internship experience.
  • Railroad construction experience.
  • AutoCAD skills; training will be provided as needed.

About the company

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Herzog Railroad Services

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Herzog Railroad Services provides specialty equipment and field services for railroad maintenance and construction support across North America. Its capabilities include ballast distribution, material handling, right-of-way surveys, railcar leasing and railcar repair for freight railroads, transit systems, ports and industrial customers. The company uses purpose-built machines to unload and recover rail, ties and other track materials, place aggregate and support maintenance within limited work windows. As part of the Herzog family of companies, it combines equipment operations with engineering, research and development, fleet maintenance and repair services for railroad infrastructure projects.

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  • Travel and weekend work: the electrician role requires availability for both.
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  • Recurring qualification: research interns must maintain required safety certifications and testing annually.

What makes Herzog Railroad Services unique

  • Dedicated repair network: the division operates two centrally located railcar repair facilities.
  • Railcar quality credentials: its repair offering carries AAR M-1003 new-car certification.
  • Remote rail release: its tie-down equipment lets unloading crews select and unclamp rails remotely.

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