Railroad/Roadway Bridge and Guideway Engineer

AECOM•Sacramento, CA

1d•$120,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Railroad/Roadway Bridge and Guideway Engineer for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA. This role provides construction inspection and quality assurance support for roadway, bridge, guideway, and related structural components on the California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) Project. This position monitors contractor activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, contract requirements, applicable codes, and safety standards. The Inspector serves as the Owner's field representative by documenting construction activities, identifying non-conforming work, and coordinating with project engineers, contractors, and construction management staff. The role helps ensure the successful delivery of safe, high-quality transportation infrastructure.

Requirements

BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
Working knowledge of bridge, guideway, railroad, and heavy civil construction methods, structural systems, engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Witness and document field testing, material sampling, structural load testing, and acceptance testing activities as required
Coordinate inspections with specialty inspectors, survey personnel, utility representatives, railroad operations, and other project stakeholders
Verify implementation of approved traffic control, environmental compliance, and construction safety requirements within inspection areas
Participate in project meetings, constructability reviews, and field coordination meetings to resolve technical and construction issues
Assist with preparation of punch lists, substantial completion inspections, final acceptance documentation, and record verification
Perform other construction inspection duties as assigned in support of the CAHSR construction program