Field Rail Infrastructure Inspector

Alfred Benesch & Company; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Retirement contribution up to 9%

Flexible schedules

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our construction team in the Western Connecticut and southeastern New York region. This field-based role inspects, documents, and helps manage railroad infrastructure projects, with emphasis on railroad grade crossing safety improvements and related site work.

You will review budgets and schedules, perform observations, maintain field records, measure quantities, and communicate progress to project managers.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Construction Engineering required.
• Preferred Licensed PE in the state of New York.
• 5-10 years of working experience with NYSDOT is preferred.
• Experience working on field projects required.
• Experience working with railroads (MTA, MNRR and/or LIRR) is preferred.
• Experience utilizing ArcGIS, MicroStation, Geopak, and/or AutoCAD is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and assure the project supervisor of the adequacy of the budget and schedule.
• Perform construction observation of construction activities and follow project procedures.
• Maintain a field book in accordance with project procedures.
• Perform measurements of construction work performed and quantity calculations of pay items.
• Prepare Inspector Daily Reports and other project documentation as required by the project procedures and as directed by the project supervisor.
• Report to the project supervisor on the progress of work and any noted deficiencies.
• Review plans, specifications, and submittals relating to assigned work.
• Provide design or other professional assistance to project managers.
• Maintain company-owned vehicles or other equipment assigned for use on the project.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Licensed PE NY

Field Experience

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Geopak

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

BS in Civil or Construction Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

MicroStation

Geopak

AutoCAD

Job description

Alfred Benesch & Company is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our construction team in the Western Connecticut and southeastern New York region. This field-based role inspects, documents, and helps manage railroad infrastructure projects, with emphasis on railroad grade crossing safety improvements and related site work.

You will review budgets and schedules, perform observations, maintain field records, measure quantities, and communicate progress to project managers.