Entry-Level Transportation Assistant

About the company

Quality Engineering Solutions, Inc. (QES) is an engineering and construction inspection firm offering a full range of pavement engineering services. Founded in 1997, QES has built a first-rate reputation providing solutions to challenges in the pavement and transportation field using the latest proven engineering technology on pavement projects throughout North America.

Responsibilities

• Assist inspection teams with performing technical entry-level inspections to ensure that contractors build a quality construction project.
• Assist in monitoring and documenting that roadway, highway, and bridge projects are constructed in accordance with the pertinent plans and specifications.
• Support quality assurance monitoring for materials testing under the guidance of senior inspection staff.
• Comply with PennDOT and/or Client and project-specific overtime requirements.
• Meet with the Clients Project Engineer/Manager/Supervisor or Consultant Manager/Supervisor daily, or as required, to receive instructions and assignments.
• Assist with completing project documentation requirements, including daily progress reports, material records, and equipment tracking.
• Perform periodic entry-level compliance checks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Request from Manager/Supervisor assistance for any instruction or assignment in the inspection of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract requirements and established standards.

Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following sets of qualifications:

• 1 year minimum of experience as a Technical Assistant 1 (TA-1) AND successful completion of the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules.
• 1 year minimum of transportation industry experience in highway/bridge design or construction inspection AND a High School Diploma, GED, or post-secondary education AND the ability to read, write, and communicate in English and perform basic math computations for length, area, and volume AND successful completion of the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules.
• 2 years minimum of non-transportation related design, construction, or construction inspection experience AND a High School Diploma, GED, or post-secondary education AND the ability to read, write, and communicate in English and perform basic math computations for length, area, and volume AND successful completion of the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules.
• Minimum of an Associate’s of Science degree in Engineering or a closely related field AND successful completion of the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off package
• Flexibility to promote a healthy work-life balance