Senior Rail & Transit Field Inspector

Parsons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Job summary

Parsons seeks a Field Engineer - Rail and Transit to join a New York project in Queens. You will perform field engineering tasks with minimal supervision, applying plans, schedules, contracts, procedures, and construction methods for assigned areas of large projects.

The role includes reviewing contractor performance, ensuring environmental compliance, coordinating documentation, and supporting the Construction Manager during day/night shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction-related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–7+ years in field construction; 10+ years in heavy construction projects preferred.
• Experience on large civil/structural or industrial projects.
• Strong written and oral communication; familiar with CAD and PC software.
• Ability to lead on a project and develop meeting minutes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction to ensure work aligns with approved documents.
• Ensure environmental compliance during construction.
• Maintain up-to-date information for field inspectors.
• Document non-conformances and manage NCR log.
• Coordinate design reviews, RFIs, NCRs, and site challenges.
• Review daily/other reports and assist the Construction Manager.
• Attend meetings and distribute minutes; support CM during shifts.

Skills

Engineering degree

Field construction experience

CAD familiarity

MS Office

Communication skills

Meeting minutes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction-related field

Tools

CAD

Bluebeam

ProCore

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Parsons seeks a Field Engineer - Rail and Transit to join a New York project in Queens. You will perform field engineering tasks with minimal supervision, applying plans, schedules, contracts, procedures, and construction methods for assigned areas of large projects.

The role includes reviewing contractor performance, ensuring environmental compliance, coordinating documentation, and supporting the Construction Manager during day/night shifts and weekends.