Job ID: 19474
Benefits OfferingUnion Benefits - Local #3, IBEWThe 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)
CompensationSalary: $150,000 - $200,000 annually, total compensation
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (Weekends if available)
Position SummaryThe 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.
