Roadway, Bridge and Guideway Engineer

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Job Description

The Roadway, Bridge and Guideway Engineer provides construction inspection and quality assurance support for roadway, bridge, guideway, and related structural elements associated with the California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) Project. The Engineer monitors the physical plant to ensure accordance with approved plans, specifications, contract requirements, applicable codes, and safety standards. This position serves as the Owner's representative in the field by documenting facilities, identifying non-conforming elements, and coordinating with project engineers, contractors, and construction management staff to support the successful maintenance of the California High-Speed Rail infrastructure.

Position Responsibilities

Perform daily inspection of bridge, guideway, elevated structures, retaining walls, foundations, and related civil infrastructure to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements

Monitor elements involving structural concrete, reinforcing steel, prestressed and post-tensioned systems, structural steel erection, bearings, expansion joints, precast elements, falsework, and shoring operations

Verify that the built elements conform to project quality requirements and applicable industry standards

Review or create 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 forms of 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 activities as required in support of total 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 meetings, reviews, and field coordination meetings to resolve technical and maintenance issues

Assist with preparation of punch lists, substantial completion inspections, final acceptance documentation, and record verification

Perform other maintenance inspection duties as assigned in support of the CAHSR program

Other duties may be assigned

Basic Job Requirements

Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field and six (6) years of work-related experience, or, 10 years of experience if non-degreed

Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors

Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines

Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)

Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials

Practical field experience

Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Other Job Requirements

Five (5) years of relevant bridge, guideway, railroad, or heavy civil construction inspection experience; or in lieu of a degree, nine (9) years of relevant bridge, guideway, railroad, or heavy civil construction inspection experience

Working knowledge of bridge, guideway, railroad, and heavy civil construction methods, structural systems, engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents

Experience performing construction inspections and documenting inspection activities through detailed field reports and daily inspection records

Ability to interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, construction specifications, and inspection procedures

Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) principles and construction inspection practices

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, engineers, construction management staff, and project stakeholders

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic construction management/documentation software

Preferred Qualifications

Seven (7) or more years of bridge, guideway, or railroad construction inspection experience on large transportation infrastructure projects

Experience on California High-Speed Rail, commuter rail, freight rail, transit, highway, or major bridge construction projects

Certifications such as ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or equivalent structural inspection certifications

Caltrans Construction Inspection experience and familiarity with Caltrans Standard Specifications and Bridge Construction Records and Procedures

Knowledge of AREMA, AASHTO, Caltrans, and applicable railroad bridge design and construction standards

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification

Experience utilizing electronic construction management systems such as Procore, Primavera Unifier, Field Manager, or similar platforms

Valid California driver's license with the ability to travel between active construction sites

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $96,500.00 - $179,500.00