Senior Field Inspector - Railroad Construction Engineering

Benesch Alfred & Co; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Flexible schedules

Generous PTO & parental leave

Mentorship & hands-on experience

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Senior Field Inspector for Railroad Construction Engineering. The role is field-based with travel to project sites across the US; ideal candidates bring extensive field inspection experience on railroad infrastructure and a valid driver's license.

The position emphasizes daily contractor oversight, QA documentation, and collaboration with project managers to ensure contract compliance and quality across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of practical field inspections experience on infrastructure projects.
• Concrete structure/bridge inspection experience is a strong plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel to various project sites across the US.

Responsibilities

• Daily oversight of contractors' day‑to‑day work.
• Measure and validate contractor quantities per contract terms.
• Generate daily construction reports and monitor progress.
• Review quality assurance documentation for standards compliance.
• Maintain Field Book entries and document progress and issues.
• Support progress meetings and provide field updates as needed.
• Collaborate with Resident Project managers to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Field inspections

Railroad infrastructure

Contract oversight

Team collaboration

Job description

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—

Senior Field Inspector- Railroad Construction Engineering

Become a Construction Inspector with the Benesch team. In this position, you will play a crucial role in supervising construction inspections throughout the US region. The perfect candidate should possess a minimum of 16 years of practical experience in field inspections specifically related to Railroad infrastructure projects.

Benesch’s Railroad Division is made up of highly skilled rail professionals, many of whom are former employees of operating railroads. This firsthand experience working on designing and maintaining active rail systems uniquely equips our team to develop innovative solutions to a wide variety of rail projects.

Location

This role is designated as a field-based position, and the work will be conducted from a specified field office. Travel to various project sites is required.

The Impact You Will Have

• Daily oversight of contractors' day-to-day work.
• Enforce contractor responsibilities and ensure strict compliance with contract specifications.
• Accurately measure and validate contractor quantities in alignment with contract terms.
• Generate comprehensive daily construction reports to monitor progress and document daily undertakings.
• Monitor quality assurance documentation to verify conformity with quality standards.
• Maintain daily Field Book entries in line with documentation requisites. This includes recording tasks, workforce, and equipment usage and capturing visual progress updates and any issues encountered.
• Track the advancement of construction activities to produce detailed work reports for field orders.
• Participate in progress meetings to provide updates when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with Resident Project managers to facilitate the resolution of technical challenges.

What you will need

• Minimum 16 years of practical experience working as a field inspector on infrastructure projects
• Concrete Structure/Bridge Inspection Experience: A strong plus.
• Eager to learn and display a proactive approach to new tasks and acquire additional skills.
• Must be capable of collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing and able to travel to various project site locations across the US region. #LI-AG1

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing [e-mail] . This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.