Construction Inspector
About The Position
Engineering and Testing Services (ETS) is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector with CWI certification to join their growing Field Team. ETS is a prominent Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing firm that supports significant projects in transportation, municipal, federal, Department of Defense, and private sectors across Virginia and North Carolina. They boast an advanced, accredited laboratory and invest in their employees through training, certifications, modern equipment, and a strong benefits package. ETS is part of the Celnor Group, a UK-based environmental services group focused on Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC).
Requirements
- At least five years of construction inspection experience across roadway, bridge, utility, structural, marine, municipal, industrial or heavy civil projects.
- Experience in welding, structural steel, coatings, repairs, contractor quality control and construction materials testing.
- Confident reading plans, specifications, standards and technical documents and producing clear, accurate inspection reports.
- Comfortable working independently while communicating professionally with contractors, clients, engineers and agency representatives.
- Hold a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel to project sites as required.
- Must hold Nuclear Gauge Safety, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician and VDOT Soils and Aggregate certifications.
Nice To Haves
- AWS CWI, AMPP/NACE coatings, VDOT asphalt, WACEL, ICC, reinforced concrete, masonry or structural steel certifications would be advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Carry out field inspections across transportation, bridge, roadway, utility, structural, marine, municipal, industrial and heavy civil projects.
- Inspect construction works, welding, structural steel, coatings, reinforcing steel, concrete, soils, aggregates and asphalt against approved plans, specifications and industry standards.
- Complete and document destructive and non-destructive testing, field measurements, quantities and pay items where required.
- Monitor contractor operations, identify non-conforming work and support corrective actions to maintain quality and compliance.
- Produce accurate daily inspection reports, photographs, test records, deficiency logs and wider project documentation.
- Coordinate with contractors, engineers, laboratory teams, agency representatives and other stakeholders, including arranging samples and testing requirements.
- Support junior inspectors and maintain full compliance with company, project and site-specific health and safety procedures.
Benefits
- Delta Dental Insurance for the employee, fully paid by ETS, with the option to add family members up to age 26 after 90 days.
- Sentara Health Insurance, with ETS contributing 50% of the employee cost and family coverage options available after 90 days.
- 401(k) pension plan with ETS matching contributions up to 3% annually.
- Company vehicle and fuel card.
- Company-provided mobile phone and laptop.
- Paid professional training, certifications and continuing education.
- Seven paid holidays.
- Five paid sick days.
- Ten paid vacation/PTO days.
- Exposure to technically complex and high-profile projects.
- Ongoing support, mentorship and opportunities for career progression.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
