Overview :

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024.

TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together.

We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Our team incorporates these core values every day : All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers - Driven to Serve.

Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities :

What you'll be challenged to do :

Inspects and oversees construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties.

Performs quality control inspection activities. This position involves frequent travel. Candidates must be willing and able to travel, depending on project needs.

Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions and layouts.

Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.

Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications.

Prepares samples of unapproved materials for laboratory testing.

Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation.

Interprets blueprints and specifications for Contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.

Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.

Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports.

Capable of handling small to medium projects of moderate complexity.

Has capability to monitor several types of work activity, however not simultaneously.

Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance

Begins to work independently, but requires supervision

Qualifications :

What you bring to our firm :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Requires a minimum of 3 years of rail construction experience with some technical training or equivalent experience.

Must have knowledge of Word Processing software and Internet software.

Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm :

Supervisory Responsibilities - May oversee the work of less experienced inspectors

Rail construction experience is desired

Rail construction assignments are subject to FRA drug testing regulations

Both highway and rail construction assignments may involve extended travel, frequent overnight stays, and occasional weekends.

Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software and Internet software.

Certificates and Licenses TxDOT certification preferred, ACI Field and / or Strength, Troxler or similar state DOT certification are recommended, but not required.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.

e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms;

climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Featured Benefits :

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity / paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.

401(k) company match

Vacation accrual separate from sick time.

Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve.

TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background.

We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies : TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

Last updated : 2024-09-05