Resident Engineer - Senior (Railroad Construction)

Location: Pomona, CA 91767, United States; onsite field work and inspections required.

Salary: $156,000–$176,800 per year, full-time.

Company

hirify.global provides engineering and safety services to America’s rail and transit industry, supporting mobility, infrastructure safety, and rail network improvement.

What you will do

• Oversee construction managers, office engineers, inspectors, contractors, and related project activities.
• Manage railroad State of Good Repair infrastructure and rehabilitation projects, including budgets and schedules.
• Perform FRA-mandated inspections, prioritize site interventions, and prepare inspection and progress reports.
• Review construction plans, phasing, submittals, RFIs, pay applications, material quantities, and installation dimensions.
• Develop long-range SGR improvement plans and capital and maintenance projects that reduce railway operating risks.
• Train supporting staff and communicate project requirements and solutions to contractors and railroad managers.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of railroad construction experience and 10 years as a Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer.
• At least 10 years managing State of Good Repair projects for commuter, passenger, or Class 1 railroads.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or 10 years of equivalent field experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain a PE within one year, or Certified Construction Manager certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Ability to assess jobsite risks, enforce mitigation plans, interpret design and phasing plans, and manage concurrent activities.

Nice to have

• Civil construction experience.
• Familiarity with construction project schedules.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, plus accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans.
• 401(k) plan with employer match, HSA with employer match, HRA, and dependent-care FSA.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, wellness programs, employee assistance, and discount programs.
• Professional development, training opportunities, and support for work-life balance.