Certified Engineering Inspector
About The Position
This role performs inspection work related to Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents to ensure project performance. Primary functions include daily inspection and recording of construction activity related to materials, earthworks, utility coordination, drainage, and road construction. The role also involves performing constructability reviews, field measurements, and value engineering during design phases, investigating and preparing reports on citizen complaints related to County Ordinances and regulations, and preparing quantity take-offs, schedules, and cost estimates. The inspector will attend construction meetings to adjust project schedules, resolve field issues, and address inquiries. The position requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and push or pull heavy objects.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
- Four (4) years' experience in a responsible position with a contractor, engineer, or governmental entity performing public works projects.
- Knowledge of testing and inspection procedures used in civil engineering for roadway, stormwater, utility or other transportation projects.
- Knowledge of public works and/or utilities construction procedures and materials.
- Ability to interact with local contractors and engineers.
- Skill to formulate concise inspection reports.
- Knowledge of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards, specifications, design manuals, cost estimates, Approved Products List (APL), Local Agency Permitting (LAP), construction procedures and documentation.
- Knowledge and experience with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards and methods.
- Ability to prepare inspection reports.
- Clear understanding of regulations associated with the Florida Accessibility Code, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Stormwater Pollution Prevention, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- College level work in civil engineering or drafting technology.
- Industry training in roadway construction and drainage.
- Certification in MOT - Advanced Level is preferred.
- Obtain CTQP Earthwork Construction Level 1, CTQP Asphalt Paving Level 1, and ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 certifications within twelve (12) months.
Responsibilities
- Performs field reviews and observes contractor performance for compliance with contractual obligations, plans, and specifications.
- Acts as the Verification Technician for assigned construction projects by working with the Contractor's quality control team.
- Prepares field logs, compiles testing reports, and tracks changes forming a project file for submission to the assigned project manager, Engineer of Record and supervisor for review.
- Performs constructability reviews, field measurements, and value engineering during each design phase.
- Investigates and prepares reports on citizen complaints that pertain to compliance with County Ordinances and regulations.
- Prepares quantity take-offs, schedules, and cost estimates.
- Attends construction meetings with the project team to adjust project schedules, resolve field issues, or address other inquiries.
- Performs related duties as assigned and required.
Benefits
- The County will pay reasonable, associated expenses involved with the Inspection Certification Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
