Engineer II - Construction Inspector

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attends pre-construction meetings
• Prepares a written daily report documenting construction activities
• Prepares a timesheet daily which records all hours worked
• Consults with Resident Engineers, Bridge Engineers, Project Engineers, other project representatives, and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems
• Coordinates field testing of construction materials and construction surveys
• Covers communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans for compliance with approved safety standards
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work
• Performs construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; prepares reports
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training or licensed as a Professional Civil Engineer in California, and 2 years of experience performing construction inspection of roadways
• Two years of education beyond the 12th grade in engineering or related field and a minimum of 4 years of experience performing construction inspection of roadways
• Master’s or doctorate degree in civil engineering and a minimum of 2 years of experience in roadway construction inspection of roadways
• Strong communication, verbal and written are required
• Basic computer skills required. Microsoft Word, Excel
• Caltrans Experience, highly desired
• Knowledge of Caltrans and Local Agency Standard Plans and Specifications and Greenbook

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Regularly required to sit for up to 6 to 8 hours per day while working at a computer, during meeting or while driving
• Frequently required to walk up to 2 hours per day while performing field visits
• Frequent use of hands for repetitive reaching, repetitive hand use
• Physical agility to perform tasks requiring a full range of body movements including lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, twisting, reaching, squatting, climbing, crawling, kneeling, or assuming crouched positions
• Frequent use of safety equipment such as a hard hat and safety vest
• Work in areas not well ventilated such as utility vaults
• Work outdoors or work on uneven ground or floor spaces
• Work at elevations above ground level and on marine vessels/structures
• Available for after hour emergency response