Field Construction Inspector (FCI)

NRSS • Syracuse, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Field Construction Inspector (FCI) to support railroad safety services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOTs, and railroad suppliers, contractors, and consultants. The position is based in Syracuse, New York, and requires travel averaging 50%–85%, sometimes for weeks at a time. The role is hourly and non-exempt, with compensation of $25 to $28 based on skills and experience, and reports to the District Manager. It has no supervisory responsibility.

The inspector works in a field environment, coordinating jobsites, communicating with railroad and contractor personnel, delivering safety briefings, enforcing applicable policies and training requirements, identifying and addressing rule violations, and submitting daily field reports. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of relevant experience in civil construction inspection, railroad or transit operations, state DOT highway or rail divisions, or related contracting, supplier, or consulting work.

Employees are expected to remain committed to safety at all times. NRSS states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to legally protected status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in one or more of the following: civil construction inspection involving grade separation projects, roadway paving or construction, or utility work; or experience with a freight railroad, regional short line railroad, transit system, State DOT Highway or Rail Division, railroad supplier, highway/railroad contractor, or civil engineering/railroad consultant.
• Proficient computer skills in Android OS on tablets and smartphones.
• Proficient computer skills in Citrix applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge in civil highway construction, or railroad engineering, railroad design, railroad construction, and safety.
• High accuracy and attention to detail; well organized.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to travel for extended periods, sometimes for weeks at a time.
• Ability to successfully complete federal, client-specific, and/or company-specific training.
• Ability to hear, speak, read, and write clearly in English.
• Ability to drive long distances and/or travel by other modes as necessary.
• Ability to stand for long periods and/or walk on level or uneven ground.
• Ability to see up close and at distances, distinguish colors, and use peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Ability to tolerate extreme heat and cold, and dusty or noisy conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide jobsite coordination.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with railroad and/or contractor personnel.
• Provide clear, concise, and thorough safety briefings to all personnel at each jobsite.
• Enforce railroad, state, and federal policies.
• Identify rule violations and resolve them in accordance with railroad, state, and federal policies.
• Enforce contractor training requirements.
• Submit daily field reports detailing contractor and/or railroad activities.
• Enforce project-site safety in accordance with federal, state, local, and railroad policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED