Field Construction Inspector (FCI)

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) • Raleigh, NC

4d • $25 - $28

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, railroad suppliers, contractors, and consultants. The position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is full-time, hourly, and non-exempt. Travel is expected, averaging 50%–85%, and may involve extended periods away, sometimes for weeks at a time. The role reports to the District Manager and has no supervisory responsibility. Compensation is $25–$28, based on skills and experience.

The FCI works in a field environment, coordinating jobsites, communicating with railroad and contractor personnel, delivering safety briefings, enforcing applicable railroad, state, federal, and local policies, and submitting daily field reports. NRSS emphasizes that safety is central to all work and that employees must perform work safely regardless of urgency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: civil construction inspection involving grade separation projects, roadway paving/construction, utility work, or work 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 using Android OS on tablets and smartphones.
• 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.

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 all railroad, state, and federal policies.
• 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