Railroad Track Inspector - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Railroad Track Inspector

AECOM is seeking an experienced Railroad Track Inspector to perform construction engineering and inspections on a variety of construction projects including railroad, bridge and highway in Connecticut. Come join our team on these exciting projects!

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct field inspections and monitor railroad construction activities
• Gather and document field information, including workforce activities, and daily site conditions.
• Record and verify onsite equipment used for force account billing.
• Document materials delivered, installed, and incorporated into the work.
• Inspect, monitor, and document tie installation activities to verify proper placement, alignment, and quality standards.
• Inspect, monitor, and document track surfacing operations, inspect switch installation activities, verify components, assembly, and conform with the project scope of work.
• Inspect, monitor, and document rail installation operations, including rail placement, fastening systems, welding activities, and final track configuration.
• Maintain detailed daily inspection reports, photographic records, and field documentation of work progress.
• Identify and report deficiencies, non-conforming work, safety concerns, and potential schedule impacts to project management.
• Capable of performing office and administrative duties during downtime to support daily operations.
• Prepare and complete detailed inspection reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized records and ensure all reports meet company standards and regulatory requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma and 4 years of related railroad construction experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Proven experience in performing inspections on railroad construction projects.
• Valid Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• As a condition of employment, candidate must pass a drug screening.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules as needed for projects, including overnight work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 49 CFR FRA 213.7 Certified or ability to achieve certification.
• Experience working with the Connecticut Dept. of Transportation (CTDOT), Metro-North, or Amtrak.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional Information:

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is available for this position.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Health & Insurance Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) insurance
  • Disability benefits
• Time Off & Leave
  • Paid time off (PTO)
• Financial & Retirement Benefits
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
• Workplace Flexibility & Support
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.