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AECOM
Railroad/Roadway Bridge and Guideway Inspector
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What they do
A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$83,157 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
- Company Description
- Work with Us. Change the World.
- At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
- Job Description
- AECOM
- is seeking two
- Railroad/Roadway Bridge and Guideway Inspectors
- for one of our offices in
- Sacramento, CA
- Duties
- + Perform daily inspection of bridge, guideway, elevated structures, retaining walls, foundations, and related civil infrastructure to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements + Monitor contractor activities involving structural concrete, reinforcing steel, prestressed and post-tensioned systems, structural steel erection, bearings, expansion joints, precast elements, falsework, and shoring operations + Verify that construction materials, workmanship, testing, and installation procedures conform to project quality requirements and applicable industry standards + Review contractor inspection and testing reports, material certifications, concrete placement records, and quality control documentation for accuracy and completeness + Document daily construction activities, inspection findings, deficiencies, field observations, photographs, and project progress using electronic reporting systems + Identify non-conforming work and coordinate corrective actions with contractors, Resident Engineers, Quality Assurance staff, and project management.
- Qualifications
- Minimum requirements:
- + BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. + Working knowledge of bridge, guideway, railroad, and heavy civil construction methods, structural systems, engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
Preferred Requirements:
- + Seven (7) or more years of bridge, guideway, or railroad construction inspection experience on large transportation infrastructure projects + Experience on California High-Speed Rail, commuter rail, freight rail, transit, highway, or major bridge construction projects + Experience performing construction inspections and documenting inspection activities through detailed field reports and daily inspection records + Ability to interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, construction specifications, and inspection procedures + Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) principles and construction inspection practices + Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, engineers, construction management staff, and project stakeholders + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic construction management/documentation software + Certifications such as ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or equivalent structural inspection certifications + Caltrans Construction Inspection experience and familiarity with Caltrans Standard Specifications and Bridge Construction Records and Procedures + Knowledge of AREMA, AASHTO, Caltrans, and applicable railroad bridge design and construction standards + OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification + Experience utilizing electronic construction management systems such as Procore, Primavera Unifier, FieldManager, or similar platforms + Valid California driver's license with the ability to travel between active construction sites •Additional Information•At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
- _To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment._
- Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $120000 to $200000.
- About AECOM
- AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle
- from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
- What makes AECOM a great place to work
- You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects
- both in your local community and on a global scale
- that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.
ReqID:
J10155684
Business Line:
- Transportation
Business Group:
- DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
- West
Career Area:
- Construction
Work Location Model:
- On-Site
Compensation:
USD 120000
- USD 200000
- yearly
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health and Wellness Programs