Construction Inspectors - Technicians _ road/bridge projects

CTL Engineering•Asheville, NC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

CTL Engineering is hiring Inspectors/Technicians for Construction Inspection Services on NCDOT (transportation) projects. CTL Engineering is an award-winning, full-service consulting engineering firm with 15 locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, NC, SC, and VA, boasting 98 years in business. The firm provides civil/site design and land surveying, environmental, geotechnical, construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing/building envelope, A/V system design, troubleshooting & installation, transportation design (bridge/roadway), and specialized testing services to the construction industry. This role involves playing a key part in all aspects of construction inspection services and quality control for state (NCDOT), county, and local Clients. The successful candidate will be involved in the testing and inspection aspects of a wide variety of construction projects, primarily in the roadway/bridge arena, but potentially also including water/wastewater, aviation, commercial, and municipal utility/infrastructure sectors. The position offers an opportunity to learn aspects of construction inspection and creative problem-solving skills while collaborating closely with institutions/municipal agencies. This role will utilize existing experience while learning new skills, assisting clients through a cross-functional team dynamic and company culture. The position includes a mix of primarily field and laboratory work with some office work. It involves working independently on broad projects under the direction of a Department Manager while managing a team of direct reports or projects. Projects are typically located in the western NC region, and frequent travel within this region is expected. A stipend for personal vehicle use or a company take-home vehicle will be provided, based on the assignment. NCDOT project experience and certifications are considered a strong plus.

Requirements

Knowledge of engineering, construction, testing and inspection principles.
Experience with materials testing.
Experience with standard testing and observation methods.
Understanding of construction or engineering services.
Experience in performing quality control initiatives and performance testing.
Skill in field reporting, writing reports and maintaining records.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in external environment conditions during difficult weather.
Ability to provide status updates independently.
Be quality-minded and client-focused.
2+ years experience in construction inspection and testing on NCDOT projects.
Familiarity with highway construction specifications and previous field experience.
Experience with concrete, asphalt, earthwork, and utility construction engineering services and inspection/testing.
Experience with field and laboratory testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, masonry, structural steel, etc.
Must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

NCDOT project experience and certifications are a strong plus.
Preferred certifications: ACI Grade I, DOT Asphalt Tech, NICET Level II Soils, ICC Special inspections and/or CWI/NDT inspectors.

Responsibilities

Perform construction engineering technician (inspection) services related to earthwork, concrete, asphalt and utility construction for NCDOT, municipalities, and private sector clients.
Perform engineering and construction field testing primarily roadway/bridge projects.
Inspect and report on specific aspects of construction works in progress, such as concrete pours, rebar placement, pipe replacements as examples.
Inspect and sample construction materials.
Perform computations with formulas, plots data and draws simple curves and graphs.
Assist Engineers in the field during soil and materials investigations.
Ensure that job site tests/observations, including quality control, quality assurance, and verifications are performed in accordance with the standard test/observation methods, project specifications and other contract documents.
Perform field testing and observation of soils, concrete and asphalt.
Perform inspections for construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with state specifications, plans, and/or proposals for primarily roadway work, roadway, pavement.
Verify plan quantities and calculations as bid plans.
Prepare and maintain project records and reports.
May assist with notifying the Contractor or the Project Engineer of non-conforming work.