Railroad/Roadway Bridge and Guideway Engineer

AECOM; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking two Railroad/Roadway Bridge and Guideway Engineers for our Sacramento, CA office. This role provides construction inspection and quality assurance support for roadway, bridge, guideway, and related structural components on the California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) Project.

The Inspector serves as the Owner's field representative by documenting construction activities, identifying non-conforming work, and coordinating with project engineers, contractors, and construction management

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of bridge, guideway, railroad construction methods and contract docs.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspection of bridges and guideways to verify compliance with plans and contract requirements.
• Monitor construction activities related to structural components and materials.
• Review inspection reports, certifications, and quality control documentation.
• Document daily activities, findings, deficiencies, and project progress.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and management to resolve issues.
• Witness field testing and coordinate with specialty inspectors as needed.
• Support punch lists, substantial completion, and final acceptance documentation.

Skills

Bridge construction methods

Inspection documentation

QA/QC principles

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Procore

Primavera Unifier

FieldManager

Job description

Job Description

AECOM is seeking two Railroad/Roadway Bridge and Guideway Engineers for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA. This role provides construction inspection and quality assurance support for roadway, bridge, guideway, and related structural components on the California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) Project. The role monitors contractor activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, contract requirements, applicable codes, and safety standards. The Inspector serves as the Owner's field representative by documenting construction activities, identifying non-conforming work, and coordinating with project engineers, contractors, and construction management staff to ensure successful delivery of safe, high‑quality transportation infrastructure.

Duties

• Perform daily inspection of bridge, guideway, elevated structures, retaining walls, foundations, and related civil infrastructure to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements
• Monitor contractor activities involving structural concrete, reinforcing steel, prestressed and post‑tensioned systems, structural steel erection, bearings, expansion joints, precast elements, falsework, and shoring operations
• Verify that construction materials, workmanship, testing, and installation procedures conform to project quality requirements and applicable industry standards
• Review contractor inspection and testing reports, material certifications, concrete placement records, and quality control documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Document daily construction activities, inspection findings, deficiencies, field observations, photographs, and project progress using electronic reporting systems
• Identify non‑conforming work and coordinate corrective actions with contractors, Resident Engineers, Quality Assurance staff, and project management
• Witness and document field testing, material sampling, structural load testing, and acceptance testing activities as required
• Coordinate inspections with specialty inspectors, survey personnel, utility representatives, railroad operations, and other project stakeholders
• Verify implementation of approved traffic control, environmental compliance, and construction safety requirements within inspection areas
• Participate in project meetings, constructability reviews, and field coordination meetings to resolve technical and construction issues
• Assist with preparation of punch lists, substantial completion inspections, final acceptance documentation, and record verification
• Perform other construction inspection duties as assigned in support of the CAHSR construction program

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Working knowledge of bridge, guideway, railroad, and heavy civil construction methods, structural systems, engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Preferred Requirements:

• Seven (7) or more years of bridge, guideway, or railroad construction inspection experience on large transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience on California High-Speed Rail, commuter rail, freight rail, transit, highway, or major bridge construction projects.
• Experience performing construction inspections and documenting inspection activities through detailed field reports and daily inspection records.
• Ability to interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, construction specifications, and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) principles and construction inspection practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, engineers, construction management staff, and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic construction management/documentation software.
• Certifications such as ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or equivalent structural inspection certifications.
• Caltrans Construction Inspection experience and familiarity with Caltrans Standard Specifications and Bridge Construction Records and Procedures.
• Knowledge of AREMA, AASHTO, Caltrans, and applicable railroad bridge design and construction standards.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Experience utilizing electronic construction management systems such as Procore, Primavera Unifier, FieldManager, or similar platforms.
• Valid California driver's license with the ability to travel between active construction sites.

Additional Information

To support a secure recruitment process, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $120,000 to $200,000.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.