Quality Inspector - Rail & Transit
Company websiteparsons.com (Parsons, opens in new tab)
Base salary $112,200 to $196,400
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Newark, NJ +1 more
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- LocationNewark, NJ +1 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (19 min ago) · observed since
All places named
- Newark, NJ
- New York, NY
About this job
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Quality Inspector to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the premier infrastructure project in the Country! The Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Conduct daily inspections of construction activities, including excavation, concrete work, tunnel lining, utilities, and other structural elements
- Verify materials, equipment, and workmanship meet project specifications and approved submittals.
- Prepare quality inspection reports
- Collaborate with safety teams to ensure that inspections align with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Coordinate independent testing.
- Coordinate contractor, subs and stakeholder field operations.
- Enforce safety standards on-site, including adherence to OSHA and other regulatory safety protocols.
- Identify potential safety hazards, report violations, and ensure contractors follow site-specific safety plans, especially around large shafts and excavation zones.
- Inspect materials and equipment used for excavation and tunneling, checking for compliance with quality standards.
- Document and report any deviations or deficiencies, working closely with contractors to address issues promptly to ensure quality throughout the project.
- Maintain detailed records of daily work activities, site conditions, and inspection results.
- Provide regular reports on progress, any issues encountered, and corrective actions taken, ensuring documentation aligns with project requirements.
- Work closely with construction supervisors and engineers to address any concerns that arise during inspection.
- Communicate inspection findings and collaborate on solutions to on-site issues, such as unexpected ground conditions or equipment adjustments.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Math, Quality or related field and 6+ years related construction experience or a High School/Trade School diploma and equivalent work experience (10+ years) is required
- This role demands a solid background in heavy civil construction with a focus on large shafts, tunnel lining, utilities, and excavation
- Requires being on-site for the majority of the time to provide continuous oversight
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- Experience with Mega Projects in the Rail and Transit industry
- Experience working with multiple partners and clients
- Tunneling experience a plus
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Source: Parsons on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($112,200) is above 16% of the 992 Manufacturing & Production roles nationwide listed on this site; 2 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $140,000; the middle half runs from $120,000 to $160,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Quality Inspector - Rail & Transit (this listing) | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Data Scientist - TS/SCI | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Command & Control Modeling & Simulation Engineer | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Senior Project Engineer | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Chinese Language Enabled OSINT Collector | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Armed Security Manager - San Antonio, TX - (VAXCOM) | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Digital Engineer | $112,200 - $196,400 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-08-19
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US - NJ, Newark • US - NY, New York
Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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