Electrical Rail Inspector

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If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

This high-profile transit project is crucial to enhancing the safety, reliability, and performance of rail operations throughout Manhattan and the greater New York City area. The scope encompasses documenting and inspecting construction activity related to rail systems, communications infrastructure, and station upgrades. Our team will ensure that contractors comply fully with approved safety, health, and quality plans, working closely with New York City Transit (NYCT) and other stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the Resident Engineer and Project Manager in monitoring and documenting construction activity.

• Provide technical oversight for procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and communications equipment.

• Conduct thorough inspections and observations to ensure contractor adherence to plans, specifications, and contract documents.

• Prepare accurate daily and summary inspection reports.

• Coordinate with Quality specialists and NYCT representatives to guarantee compliance with quality and safety standards.

• Review Contractor time charges and force account charges as required, and assist in record keeping and problem resolution.

• Prioritize safe and uninterrupted railway operations at all stages of the project.
• Monitors construction activities for adherence to quality standards, safety protocols, and contractual obligations.
• Reviews contractor submittals, shop drawings, and material certifications.
• Identifies field issues with project engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Prepares and reviews detailed daily reports, inspection logs, and maintain accurate project documentation.

Qualifications & Experience:

The qualifications and experience required for this project are as follows: The Resident Representative role requires 3-5 years of CM experience with low voltage systems, telecommunications, fiber optics, cellular, or WiFi infrastructure is preferred; an Associate's Degree in Engineering is required, while a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overnights and some weekends as required.

• Must require NYCT track access training working in a subway environment and compliance with all local health authority and client requirements.

Why Join Us?:

• Play a key role in one of New York City's most important transit projects.

• Collaborate with industry-leading experts and local stakeholders.

• Develop your career in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

This is your opportunity to help shape the future of urban transit in New York and leave a lasting impact on millions of riders. Mott MacDonald is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is $69,000 - $84,000.

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.