Railroad/Roadway bridge and Guideway Inspector

Luster National•Fresno, CA

1d•$120,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Luster is seeking an experienced Railroad/Roadway Bridge and Guideway Engineer to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (rail and bus), aviation, and water/wastewater projects delivered through traditional and alternative methods. The role focuses on infrastructure maintenance inspection and quality assurance: verifying that the physical plant conforms to approved plans, specifications, codes, and safety standards; documenting conditions; identifying non-conforming elements; and coordinating corrective action with project engineers, contractors, and construction management staff. This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Fresno, California. The role includes daily inspection of bridges, guideways, elevated structures, retaining walls, foundations, and related civil infrastructure; monitoring structural work; documenting inspection and testing activities; coordinating with project stakeholders; and supporting completion and acceptance processes. Additional maintenance inspection duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, construction management, engineering technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of relevant bridge, guideway, railroad, or heavy civil construction inspection experience.
Experience with large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects that include highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and/or airport projects.
Experience performing construction inspections and documenting inspection activities through detailed field reports and daily inspection records.
Working knowledge of bridge, guideway, railroad, and heavy civil construction methods, structural systems, engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
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.
Experience with Procore, Primavera Unifier, FieldManager, or similar electronic construction management platforms.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
Curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Sound judgment when evaluating in-service structures and confidence documenting and escalating non-conforming conditions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, construction management, or engineering technology.
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or equivalent structural inspection certifications.
OSHA 30 certification.
Bridge, guideway, or railroad construction inspection experience on large transportation infrastructure programs.
Experience on passenger rail, commuter rail, freight rail, transit, highway, or major bridge construction projects.
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.
Valid California driver’s license with the ability to travel between active construction sites.
Familiarity or proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Responsibilities

Perform daily inspections of bridges, guideways, elevated structures, retaining walls, foundations, and related civil infrastructure to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
Monitor structural elements, including structural concrete, reinforcing steel, prestressed and post-tensioned systems, structural steel, bearings, expansion joints, precast elements, falsework, and shoring.
Verify that built elements conform to project quality requirements and applicable industry standards.
Review or develop inspection and testing reports, material certifications, placement records, and quality control documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Document inspection findings, deficiencies, field observations, photographs, and project progress using electronic and other reporting systems.
Identify non-conforming elements 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 across the program’s physical plant.
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 field coordination meetings and reviews to resolve technical and maintenance issues.
Support preparation of punch lists, substantial completion inspections, final acceptance documentation, and record verification.
Perform additional maintenance inspection duties as assigned.