In 1831, he became the chief engineer for the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, a predecessor of the New York Central, and two years later he was appointed chief engineer of upstate New York's Chenango Canal project and helped in its design and construction.
He became the chief engineer for the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, a predecessor of the New York Central. This was in 1831. He was appointed chief engineer of upstate New York's Chenango Canal project. This was in 1831. This was two years later. He was helped in its design and construction. This was in 1831. This was two years later.