Technician | Construction Inspection Services - ODOT​/roadway

Technician | Construction Inspection Services – ODOT / Roadway

CTL Engineering, Inc. is hiring Technicians for Construction Inspection Services supporting ODOT transportation projects.

• Combination of field, laboratory, and office work.
• Independent work on broad projects under a Department Manager, managing direct reports or projects.
• Projects typically in the Cleveland/northern Ohio region – frequent travel within the region expected.
• Vehicle use stipend or company take‑home vehicle provided based on assignment.
• ODOT project experience is a strong plus.

• 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 (e.g., concrete pours, rebar placement, pipe replacements).
• Inspect and sample construction materials.
• Perform computations with formulas, plot data and draw 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 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.

• Knowledge of engineering, construction, testing and inspection principles.
• Experience with materials and laboratory testing.
• Experience with standard testing and observation methods.
• Understanding of construction or engineering services.
• Experience in performing quality control initiatives and performance testing.
• Skill in lab 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.
• Be quality‑minded and client‑focused.

• 0-2+ years experience in construction inspection and testing.
• • New trade school/Bachelor's grads are encouraged to apply – start a career!
• Familiarity with highway construction specifications and previous field experience is a plus/not required.
• Previous experience working for a testing company a plus.
• 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.
• Preferred certifications: ACI Grade I, DOT Asphalt Tech, NICET Level II Soils, ICC Special inspections and/or CWI/NDT inspectors – good to have but not required.
• Must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.

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

Equal employment opportunity statement: 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.