• Field Inspector

    Kimley-Horn (Charleston, SC)


    Overview

     

    Kimley-Horn is looking for a Field Inspector toinspect and inventory railroad crossings located across the lower half of South Carolina. This position will be located out of ourCharleston, South Carolina (SC) office! This is not a remote position and will require 75% travel.

    Responsibilities

    + Inspect & Inventory Railroad Crossings across the lower half of South Carolina from Columbia down to the Coast

    + Take pictures and use CAD layouts of crossings to ensure signage is correct

    + Measure grades approaching crossings for signage purposes

    + Measure reflectivity of signs with retro reflectometer

    + Compile results from field inspection and input into excel database and format pictures taken for sumbittals

    Qualifications

    + High School diploma or Associate's Degree

    + 5+ years professional experience (preferred)

    + Willingness to travel and be in the field - this role is 75% in field and 25% in office

    + Can lift 25 pounds

    + Valid driver’s license

    + Acceptable driving record

    + Safety oriented

    + Experience with Microsoft Office (especially Microsoft Excel)

    + Experience with ArcGIS

    + Experience with AutoCAD or Microstation

     

    Why Kimley-Horn?

     

    At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!

    _Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn_

    + Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

    + Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

    + Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

    + Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

    + Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

    + Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

     

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    _Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted._

     

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    Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    **Posted Date** _2 weeks ago_ _(11/3/2025 10:11 AM)_

    **_ID_** _2025-20609_

    **_Education_** _High School Diploma/GED_

    **_Discipline/Focus_** _Transportation/TPTO_