About the role Advanced Railway Innovations is a small electrical and railway signaling contractor delivering signal, grade crossing, and wayside systems for freight, transit, and commuter rail clients. our electrical division performs residential & commercial projects in both the private and public sectors. We're hiring an Office Engineer to keep our projects organized, documented, and moving — from submittals and RFIs to drawings and closeout.
This is a hands-on role on a tight-knit team. You'll work directly with project managers, field foremen, and client engineers, and you'll see how every project comes together from bid to final acceptance.
What you'll do
Prepare, track, and log submittals, RFIs, and transmittals for signal and electrical projects
Maintain drawing sets and revisions, including signal plans, circuit plans, and as-builts
Coordinate document control and file organization across all active jobs
Track project schedules, material deliveries, and long-lead equipment (signal houses, cases, gates, cable)
Support quantity takeoffs, estimates, and bid preparation
Help prepare pay applications, change order requests, and cost tracking
Assemble test and inspection records, QA/QC documentation, and closeout packages
Keep track of safety documentation, roadway worker protection records, and crew qualifications
Communicate with clients, railroads, subcontractors, and suppliers on project details
Visit job sites as needed to verify field conditions and support the field team
What you bring
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical, civil, or construction engineering, construction management, or a related field — or equivalent experience
0–3 years of experience in construction, engineering, or a project support role
Strong organization and attention to detail; you keep track of many moving pieces
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Bluebeam or similar PDF markup tools
Clear written and verbal communication
Valid driver's license
Nice to have
Experience with railway signaling, grade crossings, train control, or transit systems
Familiarity with AREMA standards or FRA regulations
AutoCAD or MicroStation experience
Exposure to project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project)
Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) or railroad contractor safety training
Why join us
Salary: 65000-90000 per year, based on experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
[401(k) with company match]
Paid time off and paid holidays
A small team where your work is visible and your ideas count
Numbers & Facts
Location
EL CAJON, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$65,000–$90,000 Per Year
Skills
Adobe Acrobatunmatched
AutoCADunmatched
Bentley MicroStationunmatched
Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
Construction Engineeringunmatched
Construction Managementunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Document Controlunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Projectunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Primaveraunmatched
Project Management Softwareunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Proposal Writingunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Technical Recruitingunmatched
Testingunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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