Construction Inspector

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Construction Inspector in Meadville, PA to support railroad safety services for Class 1 Railroads, regional lines, and transit systems.

The role requires at least 2 years of civil construction inspection experience and travel of 50–85% to various sites. duties include monitoring construction crews for safety, maintaining logs, inspecting materials for quality, and issuing corrective actions when needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of civil construction inspection experience or related rail/construction work.
• Ability to travel extensively (50–85%).
• Proficient with Android devices for field use (tablets/smartphones).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and ensure safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide worksite monitoring of construction crews to verify safety compliance.
• Maintain detailed records of jobsite activities and compliance issues.
• Examine and maintain company materials to meet quality standards.
• Document deviations from plans and safety concerns; request corrective actions.
• Submit daily field reports detailing contractor and railroad activities.
• Provide clear, thorough safety briefings with all site personnel.
• Intervene to address safety, compliance, or policy violations.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Client relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Android OS

Job description

Job Title: Construction Inspector Location: Meadville, PAJob Type: Full-time FLSA Status: Hourly; Non-Exempt Reports To: District Manager Travel: Yes, travel is expected for this position (50% - 85% on average). Supervisory Responsibility: No Compensation: $23 to $25 based on skills and experience.

Company Profile:

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm primarily focused on providing safety services to the railroad industry. NRSS is the most trusted name in the railroad industry for providing qualified field safety staff and safety training. To best serve the railroad industry, NRSS provides all these services in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. NRSS has the proven ability and the proven safety record to handle any project. Find the safety you have been missing today!

Job Description:

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Construction Inspector to support railroad safety services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOT's, as well as Railroad Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants alike.

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience in one or more of the following, civil construction inspection involving grade separation projects, roadway paving/construction, utility work and/or experience with a Freight Railroad, Regional Short Line Railroad, Transit System, State DOT Highway or Rail Division, Railroad Supplier, Highway/Railroad Contractor, Commercial Construction, and/or Civil Engineering/Railroad Consultant.

Job Requirements:

• Proficient computer skills in Android OS; on tablet & smart phone.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail; well organized.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time; sometimes week(s) at a time.
• Ability to successfully complete Federal, Client, and/or Company Specific Training.

Job Duties:

• Provide worksite monitoring of constructions crews to verify safety compliance
• Maintain detailed records of jobsite activities and compliance issues
• Examining and maintaining company materials ensuring they meet quality standards
• Documenting any deviations from plans, safety concerns, requesting corrective actions, and ensuring issues are resolved
• Submit daily field reports detailing Contractor and/or Railroad activities.
• Provide clear, concise, and thorough safety briefings with all personnel on each site.
• Intervene as needed when safety, compliance, or policies are violated

Work Environment:

This job operates in a field environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to hear, speak, read, and write clearly in English.
• Must be able to drive long distances and/or travel by other modes as necessary.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and/or walk on level/uneven ground.
• Must be able to see up close, distances, colors and make use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme heat/cold temperatures.
• Must be able to tolerate dusty/noisy conditions.

Keywords:

Construction Inspector, Construction Foreman, Construction Manager, Commercial Construction, Civil Engineering Technician, Safety Manager, Safety Inspector, Assistant Division Engineer (ADE), Assistant General Manager (AGM), Assistant Roadmaster, Bridge Inspector, Bridge Manager, Bridge Maintainer, Bridge Supervisor, Division Engineer (DE), Employee In Charge (EIC), Flagger, Flagging, Flagman, Flagmen, Flag Person, Foreman, Foremen, General Manager (GM), Maintenance Of Way (MOW), Manager Track Maintenance (MTM), Manager Track Projects (MTP), Rail, Railroad, Railroad Project Manager, Railway, Railway Project Manager, Roadmaster, Roadway Worker, Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC), Roadway Worker Protection (RWP), Safety, Signal Inspector, Signal Maintainer, Signal Manager, Signal Supervisor, Track Inspector, Track Maintainer, Track Manager, Track Supervisor.

Safety Commitment:

All employees of all levels are to always remain committed to safety while employed at National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS). As such, no job is so important, and no service is so urgent that we may not take the time to perform all work safely. Simply put, safety is our way of life. By placing safety first, we not only ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities, but we hold true to our commitment to being the leader in safety throughout the railroad industry.

Closing Statement:

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identify, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.