Railroad​/Roadway bridge and Guideway Inspector

We’re seeking an experienced Railroad/Roadway Bridge and Guideway Engineer to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (both rail and bus), aviation, and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. This 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, CA.

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

• 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.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Sound judgment when evaluating in-service structures and the confidence to document and elevate non-conforming conditions.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, construction management, engineering technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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…