Construction Inspectors - Technicians _ road​/bridge projects

Construction Inspectors - Technicians _ Road/Bridge Projects

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CTL Engineering is a full‑service consulting engineering firm with 15 locations across Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. We provide civil/site design, land surveying, environmental, geotechnical, construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing/building envelope, A/V system design, transportation design (bridge/road), and other specialized services.

We are looking for Inspectors and Technicians to play a key role in all aspects of construction inspection services and quality control for state (NCDOT), county, and local clients. You’ll be involved in testing and inspection of a wide variety of construction projects, primarily in the roadway/bridge arena, but also including water/wastewater, aviation, commercial, and municipal utility infrastructure. You will learn construction inspection and creative problem‑solving skills while collaborating closely with institutions and municipal agencies.

• Field and laboratory work with some office work.
• Work independently on broad projects under the direction of a Department Manager while managing a team of direct reports or projects.
• Projects typically in western North Carolina. Frequent travel within the region is expected.
• Stipend for personal vehicle use or company take‑home vehicle based on assignment.
• Prior NCDOT project experience and certifications are a strong plus.

• Perform construction engineering technician (inspection) services related to earthwork, concrete, asphalt and utility construction for NCDOT, 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.
• Inspect and sample construction materials.
• Perform computations with formulas, plot data, draw simple curves and graphs.
• Assist Engineers in the field during soil and materials investigations.
• Ensure that job‑site tests/observations, including quality control and quality assurance, are performed in accordance with standard test/observation methods, project specifications and other contract documents.
• Perform field testing and observation of soils, concrete and asphalt.
• Perform inspections for construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with state specifications, plans and proposals for primarily roadway work.
• 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.

• Knowledge of engineering, construction, testing and inspection principles.
• Experience with materials testing and standard testing and observation methods.
• Understanding of construction or engineering services.
• Experience in performing quality control initiatives and performance testing.
• Skill in field reporting, writing reports and maintaining records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in external environmental conditions during difficult weather.
• Ability to provide status updates independently.
• Quality‑mindful and client‑focused.

• 2+ years experience in construction inspection and testing on NCDOT projects.
• Familiarity with highway construction specifications and prior field experience.
• Experience with concrete, asphalt, earthwork, and utility construction engineering services and inspection/testing.
• Experience with field and laboratory testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, masonry, structural steel, etc.
• Preferred certifications: ACI Grade I, DOT Asphalt Tech, NICET Level II Soils, ICC Special Inspections, and/or CWI/NDT inspectors.
• Valid driver license and acceptable driving record.

CTL Engineering offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, an award‑winning ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), and a 401(k) plan.

CTL Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Hickory, NC – $70,000.00–$85,000.00