MTA Field Inspector — Transit Construction, Nights & Weekends

SRE Engineering D.P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

SRE Engineering D.P.C. is seeking experienced Field Inspectors and Senior Field Inspectors to support active transit infrastructure work within the MTA system. The role requires hands-on MTA construction inspection experience and readiness to mobilize quickly, including nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities include daily field inspections, reporting, and coordination with C&D staff, with a focus on safety, quality, and documentation per MTA standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field inspection experience on MTA C&D, NYCT, or MTA-agency construction projects.
• Familiarity with MTA construction procedures, PMGs, and Unifier document management.
• OSHA-30 required.
• Track safety training.
• ADA, structural, civil, architectural, or mechanical inspection experience preferred.
• Chapter 17 Special Inspection credentials a strong plus.
• Flexibility for nights, weekends, and GO windows.
• Strong written documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections and prepare reports per MTA standards
• Monitor contractor compliance with contract documents, safety, and quality requirements
• Document daily construction activity including field reports, photos, and logs (Unifier experience a plus)
• Attend hold point inspections and coordinate with MTA C&D staff
• Support General Order (GO) coverage including nights and weekends as required
• Coordinate with flaggers, maintainers, and railroad-supplied services in active rail environments
• Assist with punch lists, substantial completion walkthroughs, and closeout documentation

Skills

MTA inspection experience

OSHA-30 certified

Track safety training

Documentation skills

Flexible for nights/weekends

Job description

SRE Engineering D.P.C. is seeking experienced Field Inspectors and Senior Field Inspectors to support active transit infrastructure work within the MTA system. The role requires hands-on MTA construction inspection experience and readiness to mobilize quickly, including nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities include daily field inspections, reporting, and coordination with C&D staff, with a focus on safety, quality, and documentation per MTA standards.