Resident Engineer - Senior

Job DetailsJob Location: Pomona, CA 91767Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $156,000.00 - $176,800.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 10%Job Shift: AnyJob Category: EngineeringWho WE are:

RailPros is the premier provider of engineering and diversified safety services to America’s rail and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are committed to solving our customers’ challenges and earning their trust through teamwork, continuous improvement, and service excellence. As a people-first organization, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees, fostering a culture of caring and support. We believe that when our people thrive, our company thrives.

 

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Job Summary:

The Resident Engineer will be responsible for overseeing construction managers, office engineers, inspectors, contractors and activities related to planning, inspection, and design reviews of construction and maintenance projects and managing his or her own tasks. The Resident Engineer role requires an experienced leader who is capable of balancing multiple responsibilities and concurrent activities and initiatives. The Resident Engineer will be an expert in the field, understanding customer needs and the goals for projects to enhance service/safety, as well as staying current on the latest technologies which, combined with lessons learned, allows personnel to leverage and develop practical solutions for their rail network.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:


Be able to self-manage
Perform FRA mandated inspections
Manage and train office engineers and other supporting staff
Manage railroad state of good repair infrastructure projects
Develop inspection reports
Manage project budget and schedule for rehabilitation projects
Development and Preparation of Long-Range Plans for State of Good Repair (SGR) Improvements
Provide constructability reviews and developing/analyzing construction phasing from the railroads’ perspective
Be able to communicate effectively with contractors and railroad managers
Ability to read and understand construction and phasing plans
Provide sound and economical solutions to structures facilities issues
Conduct inspections while walking and other means as necessary
Development of capital and maintenance work projects to reduce and control the risks associated with railway operations
Prioritize site interventions as a result of determinations from site inspection, monitoring, and risk assessments
Verify quantities of materials received or used
Review submittals, RFIs, and pay applications
Verify distances to ensure accuracy of dimensions of installations and layouts
Prepare daily and weekly reports as required
Proficient in railroad inspection maintenance and rehabilitation
Capable of balancing multiple responsibilities and concurrent activities and initiatives
Other duties as assigned or required to meet the business needs

QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Expert in the field, understanding customer needs and the goals for projects to enhance service/safety, as well as staying current on the latest technologies which, combined with lessons learned, allows personnel to leverage and develop practical solutions for their rail network
10 years of experience or better managing State of Good Repair Projects for commuter, passenger, or class 1 railroad
10 years of experience as a Resident Engineer or assistant Resident Engineer
Applying logical thought processes and organizing resources in order to solve issues and meet commitments
Making decisions and seizing opportunities in the context of BA business objectives
Satisfying internal and external customer expectations and developing customer partnerships
Proficiency with electronic communications including e-mail and text as well as standard office applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, related field or 10 years equivalent field experience
PE or ability to obtain PE within 1 year or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
Minimum 10 years of railroad construction experience
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, Bluebeam

Preferred Education and Experience:

Civil construction experience
Ability to assess jobsite risks and hazards and enforce contractor compliance with the mitigation plans