Chief Inspector – Railroad & Electrical Infrastructure

M&J Engineering D.P.C. is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004 M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering construction management construction inspection technology and environmental services to a broad range of clients including federal state and city/local agencies private owners architects engineers and contractors.

M&J is a leader in construction management and inspection ITS mechanical electrical wastewater water supply tunnel airport port marine/coastal environmental engineering and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity with the intent to further the Companys Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation pregnancy gender identity or expression age disability genetic information marital status citizenship status employment status veteran or military status or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.

M&J is seeking a Chief Inspector Railroad & Electrical Infrastructure afield-based position involve supervising construction contractor activities within an active railroad environment to ensure full compliance with contract plans specifications special provisions CTDOT Rail standards commuter rail requirements FRA safety regulations applicable NEC/NFPA electrical codes environmental commitments and approved safety plans.

• Inspect and approve contractor sitework traction power and electrical installations structural components underground utilities grounding and bonding systems and related infrastructure to ensure conformance with contract documents and established quality standards; identify nonconforming work and ensure timely corrective action.
• Oversee construction activities occurring within railroad right-of-way ensuring compliance with railroad safety protocols flagging requirements outage coordination procedures and approved work windows.
• Prepare detailed Daily Work Reports (DWRs) documenting construction activities workforce equipment deliveries inspections testing safety observations and significant project events.
• Perform field measurements and assessments of completed work; calculate and verify contractor pay quantities including concrete foundations duct banks grounding systems structural elements and installed electrical equipment.
• Collaborate with the Resident Engineer in resolving field issues addressing substandard or nonconforming work evaluating extra work requests and supporting negotiation of change orders.
• Analyze and evaluate constructability challenges associated with rail operations electrical installations and confined work areas; provide practical and technically sound solutions to maintain schedule and compliance.
• Review verify and recommend approval of contractor submittals shop drawings electrical schematics protection and control diagrams materials and installation methods to ensure compliance with contract documents and applicable codes.
• Witness and document required inspections material testing electrical testing grounding resistance testing protective relay testing battery system testing SCADA integration testing and system commissioning activities.
• Prepare engineering and administrative reports with technical accuracy and clarity.
• Provide supervision oversight and technical guidance to junior inspectors and field technicians to ensure proper coverage documentation and quality control.
• Participate in progress meetings safety briefings and coordination meetings with CTDOT staff railroad representatives contractors utility providers and other stakeholders; prepare meeting summaries and track action items as required.
• Coordinate with contractor project managers subcontractors railroad personnel and utility companies to prevent work conflicts ensure safe sequencing of operations and minimize service disruptions.
• Collaborate with public officials property owners and business representatives when required to address construction-related concerns and minimize community impacts.
• Monitor Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (M&PT) operations to ensure compliance with approved traffic control plans and protection of workers and the traveling public.
• Monitor contractor compliance with environmental permits erosion and sedimentation control measures safety plans Affirmative Action (AA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

• Demonstrated ability to interpret civil structural and electrical construction drawings.
• Experience preparing detailed inspection reports and verifying pay quantities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience as a Chief Inspector on CTDOT or other public-sector rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience with commuter or intercity railroad projects traction power systems substations underground utilities duct banks and electrical system commissioning.
• Familiarity with CTDOT Rail standards commuter rail operating procedures FRA regulations and NEC/NFPA requirements.
• Relevant certifications such as:
• ACI Certification
• NETTCP Concrete
• NETTCP Soils & Aggregate
• ATSSA Traffic Control Technician
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour Construction Safety
• Familiarity with digital construction management systems (e.g. AASHTOWare COMPASS or similar).
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work nights weekends and off-hours during scheduled rail outages or critical operations

• Ability to work year-round in active construction and railroad environments.
• Ability to safely traverse uneven terrain access substation structures climb ladders and observe elevated electrical equipment.
• Exposure to active rail operations heavy equipment and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Combination of field and office work under varied weather and site conditions.
• Must meet all applicable railroad safety and training requirements.

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service safety risk management and loss prevention practices quality control teamwork and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work desire continuous improvement and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality employee-owned professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits including medical dental and eye insurance 401(k) retirement plan life insurance etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.