Modern Railway Systems Jobs Hiring Now
Modern Railway Systems is hiring for 8 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in construction management and logistics & fleet management, with listed salaries up to about $160,000. Migrate Mate updates Modern Railway Systems's live openings daily. Modern Railway Systems is a transit infrastructure and rail systems engineering firm that delivers construction, scheduling, and technical systems work on public transportation projects across the United States.
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Modern Railway Systems hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 8
- Top team
- Construction Management
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Charlotte
- Salary range
- $100,000–$160,000
Listed salaries for Modern Railway Systems roles on Migrate Mate range from about $100,000 to $160,000 per year across 8 open roles, as of July 16, 2026.
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Description
Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck is hiring a Project Engineer to help deliver our work for our Texas region. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic Team that prioritizes mentorship, training, and personal and professional growth, and teambuilding. This Team has a lot of horsepower, and they are looking for a teammate who brings self-starting energy that will add value on day one. Project scopes include design and construction of transit train control and communication systems as well as the maintenance and installation of traction power and distribution systems. Being the liaison between project management and field operations, you will oversee and execute the technical, planning, and administrative aspects of the projects to ensure they are completed per the specifications, safely, on time, and within budget.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Project Leadership: Lead assigned transit systems projects through planning, execution, and closeout. Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements. Report to project manager.
Client Management: Serve as the primary day-to-day customer contact. Lead project meetings, provide project updates, resolve issues, and maintain positive relationships with transit agencies, consultants, and project stakeholders.
Project Controls & Documentation: Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, project correspondence, and project logs. Ensure project teams are working from current drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Financial Management: Monitor project budgets, forecasts, labor productivity, material costs, and subcontractor performance. Prepare monthly cost projections and identify risks and opportunities affecting project profitability.
Estimating & Change Management: Develop estimates, pricing, and change order proposals. Review contract documents for scope gaps, risk exposures, and value engineering opportunities.
Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain project schedules and look-ahead plans. Track progress, identify schedule risks, and implement recovery actions as necessary.
Team & Subcontractor Management: Provide leadership and direction to Field Engineers and subcontractors. Manage performance, coordinate work activities, and ensure alignment with project goals and requirements.
Field Operations: Conduct site visits and field walks to verify construction progress, quality, and compliance. Provide technical support and resolve field coordination, interface, and constructability issues.
Quality & Safety: Promote a culture of safety and quality. Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, contract specifications, company policies, and project quality standards.
Risk Management: Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive timely resolution of technical, commercial, and operational issues.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
**Please note-Requirements are essential, and preferences have flexibility.
Education: B.S. Degree in Construction Management or other relevant engineering discipline or equivalent years of experience in related field.
REQUIREMENTS
- 2-6 years of experience as a Field or Project Engineer working on transit rail projects.
- Understanding of conventional project management controls
- Proficiency in scheduling, PDF Editors, MS Office Suites, Teams
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel for project needs, corporate events and training.
PREFERENCES
- Experience in Procore, Bluebeam, Visio, and SharePoint is a plus.
- Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
What we have to offer:
- Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
- We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
- HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
- Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.
About Modern Railway Systems
Description
Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck is hiring a Project Engineer to help deliver our work for our Texas region. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic Team that prioritizes mentorship, training, and personal and professional growth, and teambuilding. This Team has a lot of horsepower, and they are looking for a teammate who brings self-starting energy that will add value on day one. Project scopes include design and construction of transit train control and communication systems as well as the maintenance and installation of traction power and distribution systems. Being the liaison between project management and field operations, you will oversee and execute the technical, planning, and administrative aspects of the projects to ensure they are completed per the specifications, safely, on time, and within budget.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Project Leadership: Lead assigned transit systems projects through planning, execution, and closeout. Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements. Report to project manager.
Client Management: Serve as the primary day-to-day customer contact. Lead project meetings, provide project updates, resolve issues, and maintain positive relationships with transit agencies, consultants, and project stakeholders.
Project Controls & Documentation: Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, project correspondence, and project logs. Ensure project teams are working from current drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Financial Management: Monitor project budgets, forecasts, labor productivity, material costs, and subcontractor performance. Prepare monthly cost projections and identify risks and opportunities affecting project profitability.
Estimating & Change Management: Develop estimates, pricing, and change order proposals. Review contract documents for scope gaps, risk exposures, and value engineering opportunities.
Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain project schedules and look-ahead plans. Track progress, identify schedule risks, and implement recovery actions as necessary.
Team & Subcontractor Management: Provide leadership and direction to Field Engineers and subcontractors. Manage performance, coordinate work activities, and ensure alignment with project goals and requirements.
Field Operations: Conduct site visits and field walks to verify construction progress, quality, and compliance. Provide technical support and resolve field coordination, interface, and constructability issues.
Quality & Safety: Promote a culture of safety and quality. Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, contract specifications, company policies, and project quality standards.
Risk Management: Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive timely resolution of technical, commercial, and operational issues.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
**Please note-Requirements are essential, and preferences have flexibility.
Education: B.S. Degree in Construction Management or other relevant engineering discipline or equivalent years of experience in related field.
REQUIREMENTS
- 2-6 years of experience as a Field or Project Engineer working on transit rail projects.
- Understanding of conventional project management controls
- Proficiency in scheduling, PDF Editors, MS Office Suites, Teams
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel for project needs, corporate events and training.
PREFERENCES
- Experience in Procore, Bluebeam, Visio, and SharePoint is a plus.
- Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
What we have to offer:
- Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
- We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
- HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
- Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.
About Modern Railway Systems
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Working at Modern Railway Systems
Modern Railway Systems's 8 open roles are across all levels, and about 0% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are construction management, logistics & fleet management, and electrical engineering. Modern Railway Systems provides engineering and construction management services for transit systems, including rail signal systems, overhead catenary infrastructure, and project controls for public transportation agencies. Work spans the full project lifecycle, from early engineering through construction delivery and systems testing. Most Modern Railway Systems roles are based in Charlotte, with some in Littleton and Salt Lake City.
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How many jobs is Modern Railway Systems hiring for right now?
Modern Railway Systems is hiring for 8 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in construction management and logistics & fleet management. Roles span construction project management, systems engineering, and project controls. Migrate Mate pulls Modern Railway Systems's current openings directly so the count reflects what is actively posted.
What kinds of roles does Modern Railway Systems hire for?
The most active teams are construction management, logistics & fleet management, and electrical engineering. Modern Railway Systems hires for transit construction and engineering positions, including project managers, project engineers, schedulers, signal engineers, and overhead catenary systems engineers. Most postings are across all levels, reflecting the technical and supervisory nature of transit infrastructure work. Roles typically support active rail and transit capital programs.
Are Modern Railway Systems jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 0% of Modern Railway Systems's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Charlotte. Each Modern Railway Systems listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Modern Railway Systems?
Find a Modern Railway Systems role on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to Modern Railway Systems's own application process. Modern Railway Systems manages its own hiring and candidate review. Migrate Mate surfaces the current openings and links directly to each position so you can apply without leaving details behind.
What do Modern Railway Systems jobs pay?
Listed salaries for Modern Railway Systems roles on Migrate Mate range from about $100,000 to $160,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at across all levels. Exact pay is set by Modern Railway Systems and shown on each listing.
Does Modern Railway Systems hire entry-level?
Most of Modern Railway Systems's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual Modern Railway Systems listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Modern Railway Systems hiring?
Most Modern Railway Systems roles are based in Charlotte, with some in Littleton and Salt Lake City, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.