Roadway, Bridge and Guideway Engineer

Roadway, Bridge and Guideway Engineer

Fresno, California, United States

We're seeking a Roadway, Bridge and Guideway Engineer to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (both rail and bus), international airports, and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. Your primary focus will be providing construction inspection and quality assurance oversight for roadway, bridge, guideway, and related structural elements on a large-scale passenger rail infrastructure program, serving as the owner's representative in the field to verify that constructed work meets approved plans, specifications, and safety standards.

This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in the Central Valley region of California.

Note:

This position requires 100% travel to field sites within the designated area.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform daily field inspections of bridges, guideways, elevated structures, retaining walls, foundations, and related civil infrastructure to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor construction activities involving structural concrete, reinforcing steel, prestressed and post-tensioned systems, structural steel erection, bearings, expansion joints, precast elements, falsework, and shoring operations.
• Evaluate completed work against project quality requirements and applicable industry standards, and coordinate corrective actions with contractors, resident engineers, and quality assurance staff when non-conforming elements are identified.
• Review and develop inspection and testing reports, material certifications, placement records, and quality control documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Document inspection findings, deficiencies, field observations, and project progress through photographs and electronic reporting systems.
• Witness and record field testing, material sampling, structural load testing, and acceptance testing activities.
• Coordinate inspection schedules with specialty inspectors, survey personnel, utility representatives, and other project stakeholders.
• Verify implementation of approved traffic control, environmental compliance, and construction safety requirements within active inspection areas.
• Participate in field coordination meetings and progress reviews to resolve technical and construction issues.
• Support punch list development, substantial completion inspections, final acceptance documentation, and record verification during project closeout.

Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a firm commitment to safety, quality, and accountability.
• Collaborative mindset that builds trust and effective working relationships with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving ability when evaluating field conditions and non-conforming work.
• Ability to work effectively in active construction environments and adapt to shifting project priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, engineering technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with California law and have the ability to travel to and between active construction sites.
• 5+ years of bridge, guideway, railroad, or heavy civil construction inspection experience.
• Experience performing construction inspections and documenting field activities through detailed inspection records and reports.
• 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.
• Knowledge of construction safety, traffic control, and environmental compliance requirements applicable to active rail and highway construction sites.
• Experience with industry standard project and construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, TILOS, Procore, Unifier, Field Manager, or similar platforms).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil engineering, construction management, and engineering technology.
• Certifications such as ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or equivalent structural inspection certification, along with an OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• 10+ years of bridge, guideway, or railroad construction inspection experience on large transportation infrastructure programs.
• Experience on passenger, commuter, or freight…