Special Track Inspector: Rail & Transit Quality Assurance

Kundlas-Consulting-Group-LLC; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC in Chicago Heights, IL seeks a Special Track Inspector to perform technical inspections of railroad track work for MTA/NYCT projects, ensuring dimensional accuracy and material conformity. This is an on-site role with emphasis on documentation and safety compliance.

The role requires five years of experience in track inspections, familiarity with AWS and ASNT methods, and the ability to read engineering drawings; preferred are an engineering degree and experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in special track inspections or related fields.
• 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

AWS knowledge

ASNT knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in engineering

Job description

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC in Chicago Heights, IL seeks a Special Track Inspector to perform technical inspections of railroad track work for MTA/NYCT projects, ensuring dimensional accuracy and material conformity. This is an on-site role with emphasis on documentation and safety compliance.

The role requires five years of experience in track inspections, familiarity with AWS and ASNT methods, and the ability to read engineering drawings; preferred are an engineering degree and experience