Must-Haves:
0-2+ years' experience in construction inspection and testing.
new Trade School/Bachelor's grads are encouraged to apply
Experience with concrete, asphalt, earthwork, and utility construction engineering services and inspection/testing is nice to have but not required.
Experience with field and laboratory testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, masonry, structural steel and fireproofing, etc. is a plus but not required.
Must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.
Plusses:
ACI Grade I, DOT Asphalt Tech, NICET Level II Soils, ICC Special inspections and/or CWI/NDT inspectors
EI/PE credentialing.
ODOT large project experience
Previous experience working for a testing company
Familiarity with highway construction specifications and previous field experience
Day-to-Day:
Field inspections, documentation, and coordination with contractors and clients.
Administrative tasks such as pay applications and change orders.
Ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Perform construction engineering technician (inspection) services related to earthwork, concrete, asphalt and utility construction for ODOT, 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 as examples.
Inspect and sample construction materials.
Perform computations with formulas, plots data and draws simple curves and graphs.
Assist Engineers in field during soil and materials investigations.
Ensure that job site tests/observations, including quality control, quality assurance, and verifications are performed in accordance with the standard test/observation methods, project specifications and other contract documents.
Perform lab testing and observation of soils, concrete and asphalt.
Perform inspections for construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with state specifications, plans, and/or proposals for primarily roadway work, roadway, pavement.
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.