STV Group

Freight Rail Construction Inspector

STV Group$97K — $111K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in construction engineering and inspection, especially in freight rail or heavy civil transportation projects.
  • Experience working with freight rail owners, Class I railroads, or rail-served facilities is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of freight rail construction practices and contract administration.
  • Familiarity with rail construction materials, methods, and inspection procedures.
  • Skilled in quantity calculations and engineering computations related to construction progress.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as necessary.
  • Knowledge of FRA Track Safety Standards is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee construction activities related to freight rail infrastructure and ensure compliance with safety and project specifications.
  • Document nonconforming work and facilitate corrective actions with contractors.
  • Maintain thorough project documentation such as daily reports and change orders.
  • Assist in project scheduling and tracking field progress across active freight rail corridors.
  • Supervise and mentor field inspectors and technicians to ensure safety and documentation accuracy.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and local stakeholders regarding construction activities.
  • Prepare thorough inspection reports and correspondence related to field activities.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options, including a Health Savings Account.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit expenses.
  • Paid Time Off starting at 16 days and 9 paid holidays per year.
  • Continuing Education Program and support for professional licensure and memberships.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with retirement counseling options.
  • Parental leave benefits and back-up dependent care support.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:
  • Oversee and inspect construction activities related to freight rail infrastructure, including track, crossings, yards, sidings, industrial leads, and related civil improvements.
  • Ensure work is completed in accordance with contract documents, railroad standards, project specifications, and applicable federal and state rail safety requirements.
  • Identify and document nonconforming work in the field and help drive timely corrective action with contractors and project stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, daily inspection reports, pay quantities, field directives, and change order support.
  • Assist with schedule coordination, field progress tracking, outage planning, and documentation of construction activities across active freight rail corridors.
  • Supervise, mentor, and coordinate inspectors and field technicians to ensure proper site coverage, safety awareness, and consistent inspection documentation.
  • Communicate effectively with freight rail clients, contractors, engineers, agencies, utility representatives, and local stakeholders.
  • Prepare field correspondence, inspection reports, issue logs, and recommendations related to freight rail construction activities.


What You'll Bring:
  • 8 plus years of construction engineering and inspection experience, preferably with freight rail, railroad, or heavy civil transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Experience supporting freight rail owners, Class I railroads, short line railroads, industrial rail clients, or rail-served facilities is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of freight rail construction practices, contract administration, field documentation, and inspection procedures.
  • Knowledge of rail construction materials and methods, including track structure, ballast, drainage, crossings, grading, utilities, and related civil work.
  • Ability to perform quantity calculations, review field measurements, and support engineering computations tied to construction progress and payment documentation.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
  • Familiarity with FRA Track Safety Standards, including 49 CFR Part 213 and roadway worker safety requirements under 49 CFR Part 214, is strongly preferred.


Compensation Range:
$97,980.00 - $111,341.00

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

About STV Group

STV Group is a multidisciplinary engineering, architectural, and construction management company based in New York City. The company provides a wide range of services, including planning, design, construction management, and program management. STV Group has worked on a variety of high-profile projects, including the Second Avenue Subway in New York City, the San Francisco International Airport, and the Los Angeles International Airport. The company has approximately 2,000 employees and operates offices throughout the United States and Canada.
Learn more about STV Group
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1912

More Jobs at STV Group

More Transportation Jobs

Find similar Freight Rail Construction Inspector jobs: