Roadway, Bridge and Guideway Engineer

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 specifications, and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) principles and construction inspection practices.
• Knowledge of construction safety, traffic control, and environmental compliance requirements applicable to active rail and highway construction sites.
• Experience with industry standard project and construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, TILOS, Procore, Unifier, FieldManager, or similar platforms).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil engineering, construction management, and engineering technology.
• Certifications such as ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or equivalent structural inspection certification, along with an OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• 10+ years of bridge, guideway, or railroad construction inspection experience on large transportation infrastructure programs.
• Experience on passenger, commuter, or freight rail construction programs.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, AREMA, and applicable state DOT bridge design and construction standards.
• Familiarity or proficiency with Microsoft Power BI or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Compensation Details

Expected Salary: $120k-$190k/year ($57-$91/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2,500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. #IN-LNJS

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Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

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