Technician | Construction Inspection Services - ODOT / roadway

CTL Engineering•Cleveland, OH

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

CTL Engineering is seeking Technicians for Construction Inspection Services to play a key role in all aspects of construction inspection services and quality control for state (ODOT), county, and local Clients. The role involves testing and inspection of various construction projects, primarily in the roadway/bridge arena, but also potentially including water/wastewater, aviation, commercial, and municipal utility/infrastructure sectors. This position offers the opportunity to learn construction inspection and problem-solving skills while collaborating with institutions and municipal agencies. The role is ideal for individuals passionate about industry trends, problem-solving, and construction inspection and quality control, offering a blend of field, laboratory, and office work. Projects are typically located in the Cleveland/northern OH region, requiring frequent travel within this area. A stipend for personal vehicle use or a company take-home vehicle will be provided. ODOT large project experience is a strong plus.

Requirements

0-2+ years experience in construction inspection and testing.
Knowledge of engineering, construction, testing and inspection principles.
Experience with materials and lab 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 lab 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.
Must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with highway construction specifications and previous field experience is a plus/not required.
Previous experience working for a testing company a plus.
Experience with concrete, asphalt, earthwork, and utility construction engineering services and inspection/testing is nice to have but not required.
Experience with field and laboratory testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, masonry, structural steel and fireproofing, etc. is a plus but not required.
Preferred certifications: ACI Grade I, DOT Asphalt Tech, NICET Level II Soils, ICC Special inspections and/or CWI/NDT inspectors – good to have but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform construction engineering technician (inspection) services related to earthwork, concrete, asphalt and utility construction for ODOT, 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 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 lab 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.