Chief Inspector – Railroad & Electrical Infrastructure

Overview

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.

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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…