Construction Inspector/Field Engineer

Delve Underground•New York, NY
•$63,883 - $133,232•Onsite

About The Position

Delve Underground is seeking a Construction Inspector/Field Engineer for its New York office within the Construction Management Practice. The role is primarily based at a project field office in the New York area, working on water and wastewater or transit heavy civil shaft and tunnel construction projects. Travel or relocation to other areas may be required. The position is on-site and may include shift work. Candidates should have experience with heavy civil construction projects involving water and wastewater or transit infrastructure; tunnel and trenchless experience is relevant.

Requirements

  • 0–5 years of recent experience in heavy construction, inspecting tunnels or pipelines for large and complex engineering/construction projects.
  • Knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as a respirator.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including walking, standing, lifting up to 40 lbs., climbing ladders, bending, squatting, and crawling in tight spaces to safely access work sites.
  • Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mining Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience on at least one heavy civil or tunnel project, including trenchless tunneling experience, is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist inspectors, senior inspectors, and the Resident Engineer in observing and documenting construction activities.
  • Support preparation of daily inspection reports, including tracking labor, equipment, and materials.
  • Observe construction work to help ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
  • Assist with reviewing contractor documentation, including submittals and field reports.
  • Monitor materials delivered to the site and support verification of quantities and quality.
  • Help maintain project documentation using internal and client systems.
  • Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with applicable safety policies and procedures.
  • Use the Agency/client Project Information Management System (PIMS) and/or other Agency/client electronic systems to prepare inspection reports.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • 401(k)
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and company stock ownership program
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Generous paid-time-off program
  • Work-from-home flexibility
  • Health and wellness reimbursement
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