Catenary Engineer

Description

The 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.

• Ensure compliance with all transit agency specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and participate in meetings to communicate project requirements and progress.
• Review design-unit packages and plans to determine timelines, staffing, and resource allocation across project phases.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and subcontractors; recommend solutions when challenges arise.
• Manage material submittals, providing technical review and compliance feedback to designers and installers.
• 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.
• Monitor subcontractor field installations and maintain documentation for quality and completion.
• Coordinate field conditions with design drawings; flag constructability issues and ensure alignment across project with involved parties.
• Review technical calculations related to catenary systems.
• Maintain quality control and productivity standards on-site.
• Support on-site activities and provide daily directions to administrative (ADM) and technical staff.
• Be available for both day and night shifts to support field installations and survey crews.
• Supervise project activities to maintain design schedules and budgets, taking corrective actions when needed.

Requirements

• Willing to travel
• MTA Track Training
• Highly organized with strong time management capabilities
• Physically able to navigate construction sites (standing, climbing, stooping, crouching)
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering(or equivalent experience/education)
• Familiar with design-build projects
• Knowledge of the Amtrak Northeast Corridor in NYC
• Amtrak Track Training
• Strong understanding of catenary materials and systems across transit properties
• Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
• May require occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending
• 5+ years of experience in catenary systems
• Comfortable in all weather conditions and high-noise environments
• Experience maintaining train operations during construction.
• CSX Track Training
• Willingness to work outdoors and conduct field surveys
• Familiar with project management and design workflow tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Procore
• OSHA 30
• Familiar with MTA, Amtrak, and LIRR catenary work(experience working on or retired from Amtrak’s catenary department preferred)
• Proficient in identifying and managing additional work orders

Benefits

At L.K. Comstock & Company LLC, we take pride in tackling challenging projects every day. Our success is built on a collaborative, open-minded work environment that fosters teamwork, positivity, and innovation. We are committed to maintaining a culture of trust, respect, and inclusion—where every team member is valued. We also offer opportunities for career advancement, skills development, and long-term professional growth.

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 annually, plus expensesWork Schedule: Monday-Friday (Weekends if available)

Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)

• Local Union #3 Pension (after 5 years)
• IBEW Pension (after 5 years)
• Deferred salary and annuity fund plans
• Social Security Payback
• Educational and Cultural Fund
• NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
• Medical, Dental, and Health Reimbursement coverage

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance