NTX Rail Construction Inspector 2

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years experience in construction inspection; this must include 1 year of inspection in railroad construction inspection
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Proven problem-solving and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently, handling multiple assignments and as part of a team
• This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
• Must have a valid driver's license
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in an engineering or construction related field or have equivalent experience
• Demonstrated and established career in construction management for railroad projects.  
• Experience working in the rail industry with public projects.
• Experience implementing Best Management Practices for erosion, sediment, or stormwater pollution control devices
• Experience completing and submitting Daily Work Reports using various platforms
• Knowledge of material testing
• Demonstrated knowledge of inspecting installation of construction features, measuring dimensions, and calculating quantities.
• Experience reviewing plans, specifications, requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications (QA/QC oversight)
• Knowledge of how to prepare documents and maintain file management of project-related information including correspondence, reports, and pictures
• Experience with technical writing, communicating, and presenting to clients.  
• Highly motivated to interact with clients, public, and teams.  
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment with various teams. 
• FRA 49 CFR 214 – Railroad Worker and eRailSafe trained/certified or ability to be certified within one month. 
• Must be able to pass a background check.  
• Knowledge of, and prior working experience, with railroad/transit planning, inspection, construction management, railroad alignment, special trackwork, grading, culvert, bridges, grade crossing, and grade separation projects.  
• SWPPP SWP Certificate (QSD preferred) or ability to obtain this within two months of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able inspect any work on site without any physical assistance (such as ladders, man-lifts, underground structures, traverse uneven and irregular surfaces) except that which would normally be provided by the contractor’s personnel.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email.
• Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations, scale distances from plans, and measure distances on the ground and for vertical structures.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Be able to operate a vehicle day or night
• Work hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts
• Travel required

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.