Entry Level Construction Inspector

About the role

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, Artheon delivers high‑quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients. The position is for fresh engineering graduates to support transportation and infrastructure construction projects across highways, bridges, and airports. It is an on‑site role requiring daily field presence, outdoor work in varying conditions, and flexibility for night shifts and occasional weekend assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections on highway, bridge, airport, and transportation infrastructure construction projects.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Read and interpret engineering plans, drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, field documentation, and project records.
• Assist with Office Engineer duties, including reviewing construction documentation and coordinating project information.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, project managers, contractors, and client agencies.
• Support materials testing, quality assurance, and project closeout documentation as required.
• Maintain daily on‑site presence with availability for night shifts, overtime, and occasional weekends based on project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required).
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.
• Willingness to work outdoors in an active construction environment.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Flexibility to work nights, overtime, and occasional weekends as project needs require.

Preferred qualifications:

• Internship, co‑op, or up to two (2) years of experience supporting transportation, highway, bridge, airport, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to construction inspection, field engineering, materials testing, or office engineering.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• NJACI (New Jersey ACI Concrete Certification).
• NJSAT (New Jersey Subsurface Aggregate Technician).
• NICET Level I, II, or III certification.
• Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC) certification.
• Certified Construction Technologist (CCTC) certification.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Educational assistance program.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Pay

Base salary (or hourly rate) range is provided in the posting as a good‑faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.