Senior Field Engineer & Inspector — Transit Infra Lead

Actalent; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Field Engineer / Senior Inspector in Los Angeles, CA to lead field inspection teams on major transportation and public infrastructure projects. You’ll ensure adherence to plans, specs, and contract requirements while coordinating with contractors, agencies, and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong field judgment, independent work, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced environment, with travel between project sites as required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction inspection, field engineering, construction management, or transportation infrastructure experience.
• Experience leading field staff, inspectors, or oversight teams.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, specs, standards, and contract requirements.
• Experience preparing daily reports, documenting field conditions, and maintaining project records.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct project inspection staff and field personnel.
• Oversee field inspections to verify compliance with plans, specs, standards, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate daily construction activities with contractors, utilities, designers, agency reps, and stakeholders.
• Lead field coordination meetings and document actions, decisions, and follow-up items.
• Prepare and review daily reports, field documentation, and inspection records.
• Monitor quality, schedule, safety, and progress; identify field issues and conflicts.
• Support change management with field conditions documentation and quantity verification.

Skills

Construction inspection

Field leadership

Documentation

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

City Brown Book/Greenbook knowledge

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Field Engineer / Senior Inspector in Los Angeles, CA to lead field inspection teams on major transportation and public infrastructure projects. You’ll ensure adherence to plans, specs, and contract requirements while coordinating with contractors, agencies, and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong field judgment, independent work, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced environment, with travel between project sites as required.