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Inspector- Railroad

CompanyAECOM
LocationRocky Hill
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
This role involves monitoring conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and code requirements through performing daily field inspections and maintaining associated records. Responsibilities also include providing input to documentation for turnovers, participating in punch lists, testing, commissioning, and tracking quality assurance progress while ensuring compliance with FRA regulations.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$55 - $68
Company Size
62969
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
About the Role

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Inspection Intern to be based in Rocky Hill, CT.

This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

  • Provides input to documentation for area and equipment turnovers.
  • Under minimal direction, relies on extensive experience and independent judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 
  • Responsible for setting own project deadlines. 
  • Provides on the job training to new employees. 
  • Responsible for monitoring conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and/or code requirements by performing inspection duties. 
  • Performs daily field inspections and maintains inspection records. 
  • Participates in punch lists, testing, and commissioning. 
  • Tracks quality assurance progress. 
  • Ensure compliance with FRA regulations, railroad safety standards, and quality guidelines

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • HS plus eight years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review

Preferred Qualification:

  • Ability to work varying shifts, including weekends and overnights.
  • Experience working in and around an active operating railroad.

Additional Information

  • Sponsorship is available.
  • Relocation is not available for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

  • State/Province: Connecticut
  • Business Group: DCS
  • Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
  • Business Line: Transportation
  • Work Location Model: On-Site
  • Operating Group: Americas
  • Primary Location: US - Rocky Hill, CT - 500 Enterprise
  • Compensation: USD 55 - USD 68 - hourly
  • Key Skills
    InspectionQuality AssuranceDocumentationField InspectionsRecord KeepingPunch ListsTestingCommissioningFRA Regulations ComplianceRailroad Safety StandardsIndependent JudgmentTrainingProject Deadline Setting
    Categories
    TransportationEngineeringConstructionConsultingTrades
    Benefits
    MedicalDentalVisionLifeAD&DDisability benefitsPaid time offLeaves of absencesVoluntary benefitsPerksFlexible work optionsWell-being resourcesEmployee assistance programBusiness travel insuranceService recognition awardsRetirement savings planEmployee stock purchase plan
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