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Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

Senior Field Inspector - Rail and Transit

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$112.2k - $196.4kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or a construction-related field, or equivalent construction-related work experience, and 12 or more years of experience in field construction are required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of engineering and construction-related processes and industry practices is required.
  • Familiarity with computer-aided design and other personal-computer software typically associated with engineering and construction is required.
  • The ability to perform in a lead capacity on a project is required.
  • Software skills must include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, Procore, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • The role requires writing and editing meeting minutes.
  • The role includes occasional off-hours work.
  • The position requires approximately 80% of work time performing inspections and monitoring throughout an active rail yard and construction environment.
  • The role requires extensive walking and standing, including walking several miles per day across active rail, construction, and maintenance areas.
  • The role requires safely navigating uneven terrain, ballast, gravel, track areas, and other irregular walking conditions; ascending and descending stairs, ladders, scaffolding, elevated work platforms, and access structures; and accessing rooftops, elevated facilities, and other hard-to-reach areas.
  • The role requires working around open excavations, trenches, confined work zones, heavy equipment, and active construction operations, and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental exposures.
  • The role requires wearing personal protective equipment and complying with railroad, construction, and site-specific safety requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Independently perform field engineering assignments, including developing plans, schedules, contracts, procedures, construction methods, and systems for an assigned project or designated area of a large project.
  • Review subcontractor performance to ensure contract compliance, application of accepted construction technology and standards, and acceptable standardization of materials and supplies.
  • Distribute and track daily reports, monthly reports, and other reports.
  • Enter data in the Project Control Management System.
  • Assist the project manager as required.
  • Attend meetings, take meeting minutes, and distribute the minutes.
  • Coordinate and distribute design reviews, and distribute and track requests for information.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience constructing large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic and/or foreign locations is preferred.
  • Amtrak experience is a plus.

About the Company

Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

Parsons provides digitally enabled solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. Its work spans government and commercial clients, offering services in systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security, along with large-scale infrastructure projects and advanced technology implementations. The company helps clients by delivering long-term, contract-based engagements that include AI readiness, data preparation for AI applications, and secure, reliable systems. A key differentiator is its breadth across diverse markets and its emphasis on rigorous systems engineering, QA, compliance, and security to ensure the integrity of critical operations while harnessing AI to improve efficiency and safety. Parsons’ goal is to solve complex security and infrastructure challenges through measurable, value-driven solutions and long-lasting partnerships with clients.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
1944

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