Transportation Technicians / CEI Bridge Inspectors (All Levels)

About the role

You’ll support engineers, project administrators, and inspection teams in administering construction contracts through field inspection, material sampling and testing, construction documentation, and surveying or layout verification as needed. You’ll perform highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, make and check engineering computations, inspect construction work, and conduct field tests. Responsibilities and the degree of independent judgment will vary by position level and assignment. Experienced inspectors may serve as lead project inspectors and assist with coordinating work and mentoring other technicians.

Work is primarily outdoors, with exposure to traffic, construction equipment, heights, weather extremes, and rough or uneven terrain. Duties may require walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. Required personal protective equipment, including safety toe footwear, must be worn as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction activities for compliance with contract documents, plans, standards, and specifications
• Perform required field tests and collect material samples for laboratory testing
• Prepare daily diaries and reports documenting contractor activities, project progress, and inspection findings
• Maintain field books, density logs, material reports, quantity records, and pay documentation
• Measure and verify construction dimensions, alignment, elevations, and quantities