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About the Position We’re seeking a Roadway, Bridge and Guideway Engineer to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (both rail and bus), international airports, and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. Your primary focus will be providing construction inspection and quality assurance oversight for roadway, bridge, guideway, and related structural elements on a large-scale passenger rail infrastructure program, serving as the owner’s representative in the field to verify that constructed work meets approved plans, specifications, and safety standards. This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position  located  in the Central Valley region of California. Note: This position requires   100% travel  to field sites within the designated  area .   Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform daily field inspections of bridges, guideways, elevated structures, retaining walls, foundations, and related civil infrastructure to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements. Monitor construction activities involving structural concrete, reinforcing steel, prestressed and post-tensioned systems, structural steel erection, bearings, expansion joints, precast elements, falsework, and shoring operations. Evaluate completed work against project quality requirements and applicable industry standards, and coordinate corrective actions with contractors, resident engineers, and quality assurance staff when non-conforming elements are identified. Review and develop inspection and testing reports, material certifications, placement records, and quality control documentation for accuracy and completeness. Document inspection findings, deficiencies, field observations, and project progress through photographs and electronic reporting systems. Witness and record field testing, material sampling, structural load testing, and acceptance testing activities. Coordinate inspection schedules with specialty inspectors, survey personnel, utility representatives, and other project stakeholders. Verify implementation of approved traffic control, environmental compliance, and construction safety requirements within active inspection areas. Participate in field coordination meetings and progress reviews to resolve technical and construction issues. Support punch list development, substantial completion inspections, final acceptance documentation, and record verification during project closeout. Attributes Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and a firm commitment to safety, quality, and accountability. Collaborative mindset that builds trust and effective working relationships with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders. Sound judgment and problem-solving ability when evaluating field conditions and non-conforming work. Ability to work effectively in active construction environments and adapt to shifting project priorities. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, engineering technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with California law and have the ability to travel to and between active construction sites. 5+ years of bridge, guideway, railroad, or heavy civil construction inspection experience. Experience performing construction inspections and documenting field activities through detailed inspection records and reports. Working knowledge of bridge, guideway, railroad, and heavy civil construction methods, structural systems, engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents. Ability to interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, construction specif