Rail Construction Inspector

Rail Construction Inspector-(188568)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

At this point in your career, you know what you’re looking for in your next role. A solid company with collaborative colleagues that do interesting and unique work for clients that trust them to push open the doors to what’s possible. That’s what you’ll find at HDR.

HDR is an employee-owned company with more than 100-years of making great things possible, together with our clients. Our pride is in our people — smart, hardworking team members who take their employee ownership seriously and will have your back at every turn. Their expertise will inspire you to be your best and develop new and better solutions.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

We invite you to build your transportation career at HDR. Our global team is looking for a success-oriented Rail Construction Inspection Coordinator that will be a key player in HDR’s freight rail construction management team.

The freight rail network is a vital link in our national and global supply chain markets. Your work at HDR results in critical infrastructure for the sustainable movement of goods and people. Whether it is a traditional railroad structure across a major river, or an engineering marvel that redefines freight mobility at historic bottlenecks, you will have created something that matters.

HDR Rail Construction Inspectors thrive in entrepreneurial environments where team members are encouraged to shape their work roles to their strengths and interests. Our proven workshare approach provides opportunities to work across our transportation program and participate with clients and projects around the globe. Our culture of innovation and collaboration places strong emphasis on team-spirit, diversity thoughtfulness, growth and learning, discipline expertise, and personal accountability offering you a rewarding career in our dynamic, high-performance environment. If that sounds good to you, please apply!

Primary Responsibilities

As an employee-owner in this Rail Construction Inspector role, we’ll count on you to:

• Manage of all field aspects of the delivery of rail construction projects with clients, designer, and construction management teams.

• Serve as the internal support and client point of contact for assigned rail construction projects.

• Review and verify rail construction plans, specifications, schedule, and estimate packages.

• Extended travel to project locations for on-going and upcoming projects.

• Support the construction management services to grow and develop construction management teams.

• Serve as a technical expert in the development and execution of construction activities for major company programs.

• Participate in the development of marketing, contractual, and production documents and meetings, including project scope, budget, and schedule, as well as the development of cost estimates based on design criteria, project guides, and project controls.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate with technical, clerical, and subconsultant professionals on multi-disciplinary teams to manage and/or coordinate workloads throughout the entire project

• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work effort with team.

• Monitor Contractor Quality Documents (QC test reports, contractor Quality Management Plan (QMP), material certifications, testing equipment calibrations, material supplier information, etc.).

• Track submittals and requests for information (RFI) including tracking of submission dates, version control, response dates and comment tracking.

• Monitor storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) compliance.

• Understand and monitor for compliance with FRA 49 CFR 214 - Roadway Worker rules, FRA 49 CFR 219 – Control of Alcohol and Drug Use rules, and eRailSafe.

• Generate a Daily and Weekly Work Reports including documentation of the contractor and subcontractor activities.

• Participate in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections.

• Apply industry experience to strengthen the team to deliver excellent technical work.

• Work across industries with rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients.

• Position will include some night, holiday, and weekend work, and qualified candidates must be willing to work as-needed on these occasions

Preferred Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or have equivalent experience

• Professional Engineer’s license or ability to obtain within 12 months

• Demonstrated and established career in construction management for Class I railroads

• Knowledge of, and prior working experience, with railroad/transit planning, inspection, construction management, railroad alignment, special trackwork, grading, culvert, bridges, grade crossing, and grade separation projects

• Software proficiency in MicroStation, Inroads and AutoCAD

• Experience with topographic field surveying (GPS and/or Total Station)

• Familiarity with local freight client design manuals for public projects

• Experience working with AREMA’s Manual for Railway Engineering and/or other railroad design guidelines, specifications, and criteria

• Expertise with freight rail client guidelines, policies, and practices for construction management services (from pre-construction through close-out)

• SWPPP SWP Certificate (QSD preferred)

• Experience with rail, industrial, or transit clients is strongly preferred

Local candidates are preferred

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Required Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent. (Candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma)
• A minimum of 3 years experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Proven problem-solving and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• HDR's Drug and Alcohol Policy supports our commitment to employee safety and exceeding client requirements. The Drug and Alcohol Policy prohibits the use of drugs or alcohol while on HDR or client premises, or while otherwise engaged in HDR business. This position may require a successful drug-screen prior to hire and thereafter, based on client requirements and applicable country, state and/or provincial laws and regulations.
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

:United States-Georgia-Atlanta

Industry

:Freight Rail

Schedule

:Full-time

Employee Status

:RegularBusinessClass:Construction Services (HDRE)

Job Posting

:Nov 12, 2025