Field Engineer - Transit

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Posting Date: 7 Jan 2026

City:
Chicago

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60603

Contract Type:
Permanent

Level of experience:
Junior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Field Engineer - Transit to join its project office in Chicago, ILwithin theNorth America Infrastructure & MobilityDivision.

Please note that this position will work from our project office located at 11203 S. Corliss Ave, Chicago, IL 60628. Public transportation is not available.

$31.25-$48.09 per hour + overtime, commensurate with education and experience

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Engineer to join our growing team on a major rail transit construction project. The Field Engineer will support day-to-day construction oversight in the field, assist with documentation, coordination, and quality assurance, and play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure safely and efficiently.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact transportation projects that shape our cities.
• Collaborative and mission-driven team environment with growth opportunities Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Career development and training opportunities

• Monitor and document contractor work and existing infrastructure status to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Verify work is being installed meeting Quality Requirements of Specifications, Plans, and Standards.
• Attend the required training and maintain current training as required.
• Identify problems in the field in advance and report them to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Recommend solutions to design, construction, and project related problems.
• Track daily progress, maintain field logs, take progress photos, and submit Daily Inspection Reports via email or Trimble as required.
• Verify that the contractor is performing the required testing and inspection of the work and materials being placed.
• Assist with project administration. Prioritize safety procedures and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Review shop drawings and schedules for constructability.
• Be familiar with project RFIs, Submittals, and other relevant documents.
• Track work on Time & Material basis (T&M) if required.
• Support coordination of third-party utility work, flagging, and shutdown activities.
• Participate in field meetings, site walks, and assist in coordinating with stakeholders and internal teams.
• Help maintain records for potential change orders, claims, and as-built documentation.
• Work on-site or at the project field office. On-site work might include night and weekend work as required for short or extended periods of time.
• Demonstrate positive work attitude and behaviors.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management is preferred. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• 3+ years of field experience in construction. Transit or infrastructure project experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and submittals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of project management or field reporting software [Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder), Share Point, and Bluebeam].
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred.

• Valid driver’s license
• A personal vehicle to travel to the project different site locations may be required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required

• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&DD, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&DD, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee…