Special Track Inspector: Precision QA for Rail & Transit

Kundlas-Consulting-Group-LLC; Iron Gate (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC in the United States seeks a Special Track Inspector to perform technical inspections of special track work for transit projects, reviewing drawings and materials to ensure conformance with specifications.

The role requires experience with railway components, dimensional inspections, QA procedures, and familiarity with AREMA, ASTM, ASME, AWS, and related standards; responsibilities include documenting nonconformities and preparing inspection reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in one or more of the following: special track in-depth inspections; quality assurance; railroad or transit track inspection and layout systems; or a special track work manufacturing facility.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of AWS and ASNT inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous castings and forgings, when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect special track work manufactured to Authority drawings and specifications.
• Verify precise dimensions, clearances, and quality requirements.
• Inspect track materials, including nuts, bolts, washers, steel fastener plates, shims, clips, screw spikes, and related components.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection documentation.
• Identify and document nonconforming materials.
• Prepare inspection reports and support material acceptance decisions.

Skills

Special track inspection

Dimensional inspection

Quality assurance

Blueprint reading

Metallurgical inspection

AWS knowledge

ASNT knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in engineering

Job description

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC in the United States seeks a Special Track Inspector to perform technical inspections of special track work for transit projects, reviewing drawings and materials to ensure conformance with specifications.

The role requires experience with railway components, dimensional inspections, QA procedures, and familiarity with AREMA, ASTM, ASME, AWS, and related standards; responsibilities include documenting nonconformities and preparing inspection reports.