Track Engineer

Benefits Offering

Founded in 1904, L.K. Comstock & Company LLC is one of the largest specialty electrical contractors for transit rail systems in the United States. With over 100 successful projects for more than 30 transit agencies and work valued at more than $3 billion, we bring a legacy of excellence to every project. As a subsidiary of RailWorks LLC, we maintain a national footprint, with installations across nearly all major U.S. transit systems.

Union Benefits – Local #3, IBEW

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)

Compensation

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 annually
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (weekends if available)

Position Summary

The Track Engineer will support rail-transit projects, ensure design quality, integrate interdisciplinary requirements, conduct field inspections. This role involves collaborating with team managers, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and clients to ensure adherence to the highest standards of engineering excellence.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Engage in Rail-Transit projects across all design stages from conceptual to final completion.
• Support the design development and delivery of high-quality technical products for track projects.
• Orchestrate the integration of interdisciplinary structural, site/civil, and architectural requirements with track plans.
• Conduct rigorous QC reviews and provide authoritative approval for track designs prepared by other team members.
• Formulate precise budget estimates and schedules for the track engineering components of projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and timely delivery.
• Execute comprehensive field track inspections and develop stringent testing requirements, maintaining the highest levels of safety and operational efficiency.
• Manage multiple projects within the Right of Way (ROW), collaborating effectively with other track staff to ensure seamless project execution and coordination.
• Understanding of turnout componentry/special track work and its functionality, and its design and typical procurement process
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
  (or equivalent experience/education)
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 5+ years of experience in rail transit signaling and train control systems
  (or equivalent experience/education)

• Knowledge and proficiency in MTA New York City Transit Design and Engineering including commuter/heavy rail criteria, specifically with Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Railroad or New Jersey Transit criteria
• Proficiency in Light Rail Track Design and Engineering
• Proficiency in AREMA Guidelines, track geometry, various Rail-Transit client requirements/standards, and the Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build process
• Experience developing client focused design criteria that will drive calculations towards the production of real-world track geometry and components that will then undergo applicable QA/QC review and validation
• Experience with leading the presentation of track data/findings and explaining such information to a non-track or non-technical audience.
• Ability to travel to meet with clients and attend site meetings. Ability to be ROW safety trained and meet FRA criteria to be on active railroad sites
• Familiar with project management and design workflow tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Procore
• 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

• Works outdoors at construction sites as well as indoors 
• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction 
• Sits, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard 
• May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather 
• May be exposed to loud noise 

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This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as business needs evolve.

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.

L.K. Comstock & Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.