Field Engineer - Rail and Transit

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Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than building roads and transit facilities; we work every day to make the world better for everyone. Join us as a Field Engineer to support the Amtrak ADA Stations Program (ADASP). In this role you will help support a national effort that implements and performs design and construction of infrastructure improvements to provide accessibility to Amtrak’s intercity rail support system.

The Field Engineer is the primary on‑site representative for the Contracting Official’s Technical Representative / Resident Engineer (COTR/RE). You’ll be responsible for monitoring the contractors’ performance of the work, preparing reports and other documentation of the contractor’s work, and providing technical advice to the COTR/RE. You will work directly with the COTR/RE on projects throughout the continental U.S., working on site approximately 80 % of the time.

Off‑site work will make up approximately 20 % of your working time. This role will require travel of one‑ or two‑week duration typically. The final candidate could be located in a variety of locations in California or Washington.

As a key member of the team, you’ll be responsible for encouraging and supporting a culture of safety on all projects, assuring that the work is executed in accordance with the contract as well as good engineering and construction practices. The successful candidate will be able to verify the contractors’ work is in conformance with the applicable contract drawings and specifications and perform on‑site quality oversight inspections of the contractors’ work.

You will be asked to provide various written daily inspection reports that document on‑site activities and document deviations from the contract requirements or any performance or technical deficiencies by the contractor. Additionally, you will prepare Accessibility Survey Assessment System (ASAS) forms as work is completed to document compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Assisting with post‑construction assessments of the work to verify compliance with the contract and the ADA.
• Retaining all project reports and documentation in the Unifier document control system.
• Participating in weekly contract progress meetings.
• Inspecting the contractor’s performance of warranty work during the contract’s warranty period.
• Providing on‑site support to the COTR/RE and assisting with various activities.

• Remain standing for prolonged periods.
• Frequently move about to accomplish tasks and alternate sitting and standing.
• Kneel, crouch, bend, stoop or maneuver in different positions to take measurements and accomplish visual inspections.
• Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps.
• Walk across uneven terrain and step over or around physical obstructions.
• Work outdoors in low or high temperatures, precipitation and wind; the work environment may be noisy at times.
• Reach overhead with hands higher than head and elbow extended 120 degrees or more.
• Carry, lift, push, pull or move objects up to 20 pounds.
• Grasp hand tools and measuring devices and repeat motions that may include wrists, hands and fingers.

• Minimum of 6‑8 years’ experience as a field inspector providing construction oversight and inspection experience on site development for transportation projects, specifically civil/structural.
• Construction oversight and inspection experience with a focus on facility renovation, historic preservation, rail transportation and ADA compliance.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project locations in the continental U.S. approximately 80 % of working time.
• Possess a valid driving license and…