Transportation Construction Inspectors (All Levels)

Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.

At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.

We need Transportation Construction Inspectors from Trainees to Level IV to work with our Construction Engineering Inspection team on highway construction projects in the Triangle area and throughout North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Collect materials weigh tickets and conduct various roadway tests to ensure materials delivered to project meets specifications and are placed in accordance with standard specification.
• Assist in the inspection of various roadways and structures construction operations and perform a variety of calculations and computations with supervision.
• Perform materials sampling and testing.
• Take field measurements of various completed work items and make calculations to determine contract pay quantities.
• Perform and maintain daily record keeping of project activities and prepare monthly project estimates.
• Monitor and perform all types of inspection work on complex and routine highway projects.
• Read plans and blueprints.

Skills And Qualifications

• Working knowledge of mathematics in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and the ability to apply formulas.
• Proficient in using iPad, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Dropbox and/or OneDrive.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Company Profile
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm primarily focused on providing safety services to the railroad industry. NRSS is the most trusted name in the railroad industry for providing qualified field safety staff and safety training. To best serve the railroad industry, NRSS provides all of these services in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. NRSS has the proven ability and the proven safety record to handle any project. Find the safety you have been missing today!

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC) to support railroad flagging services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOT's, as well as Railroad Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants alike.
Required Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Required Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience with a Class 1 Railroad, Regional Short Line, Transit System, State DOT Rail Division, Railroad Supplier, Railroad Contractor, and/or Railroad Consultant; preferably within the Maintenance Of Way (MOW) Department.
Key Success Factors

• Attention to Detail: Ability to work in a conscientious, consistent, thorough manner, and attend to details while pursuing quality when accomplishing tasks.
• Customer Service Focus: Ability to provide service excellence to internal and/or external clients.
• Organization: Ability to maintain materials and/or records in a clean and ordered manner.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making.
• Accountability: Accept full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member.
• Decision Making: Ability to identify/understand issues, problems, opportunities and take appropriate action based on available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Innovativeness: Ability to devise new plans for quality excellence.
• Teamwork: Promote cooperation and commitment within a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Stress Tolerance: Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity).
• Planning: Ability to plan and prioritize work load to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to consider a variety of issues that exist in the work place and change from one task to another as necessary.
• Knowledge: Ability to navigate various rulebooks and/or regulations and demonstrate mastery.
• Thoroughness: Ability to ensure that one's work is complete and accurate.
• Communication: Ability to clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to employees/clients in a clear and succinct manner.
• Initiative: Ability to identify what needs to be done and take action before being asked.

Job Requirements

• Proficient computer skills in Citrix Applications.
• Ability to successfully complete Federal, Client, and/or Company Specific Training.
• Strong technical knowledge in Railroad Engineering, Railroad Design, Railroad Construction, and Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Proficient computer skills in basic email, phone, and text message applications.
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time; sometimes month(s) at a time.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail; well organized.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Android OS; on tablet & smart phone.

Job Duties

• Provide On-Track Safety in accordance with 49 CFR 214 Federal Regulations for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOT Rail Divisions, Railroad Suppliers, Railroad Contractors, and/or Railroad Consultants.
• Identify rule violations and resolve in accordance with Railroad, State, and Federal Policies.
• Provide clear and concise communication with Dispatchers, Train Crews, other Railroad Personnel, and/or Contractor personnel.
• Submit daily field reports detailing Contractor and/or Railroad activities.
• Provide jobsite coordination.
• Enforce all Railroad, State, and Federal Policies.
• Provide clear, concise, and thorough job briefings with all personnel on each job site.
• Enforce Contractor training requirements.

Work Environment
This job operates in a field environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and/or walk on level/uneven ground.
• Must be able to drive long distances and/or travel by other modes as necessary.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to hear, speak, read, and write clearly in English.
• Must be able to see up close, distances, colors and have use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to tolerate dusty/noisy conditions.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme heat/cold temperatures.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Short Term, Long Term Disability Insurance

Keywords
Assistant Division Engineer (ADE), Assistant General Manager (AGM), Assistant Roadmaster, Bridge Inspector, Bridge Manager, Bridge Maintainer, Bridge Supervisor, Division Engineer (DE), Employee In Charge (EIC), Flagger, Flagging, Flagman, Flagmen, Flagperson, Foreman, Foremen, General Manager (GM), Maintenance Of Way (MOW), Manager Track Maintenance (MTM), Manager Track Projects (MTP), Rail, Railroad, Railroad Project Manager, Railway, Railway Project Manager, Roadmaster, Roadway Worker, Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC), Roadway Worker Protection (RWP), Safety, Signal Inspector, Signal Maintainer, Signal Manager, Signal Supervisor, Track Inspector, Track Maintainer, Track Manager, Track Supervisor.
Safety Commitment
All employees of all levels are to remain committed to safety at all times while employed at National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS). As such, no job is so important and no service is so urgent that we may not take time to perform all work safely. Simply put, safety is our way of life. By placing safety first, we not only ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities, but we hold true our commitment to being the leader in safety throughout the Railroad Industry.
Closing Statement
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Any candidate selected for this position must be able to successfully pass pre-employment/recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.
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