Chief Inspector

Resident Engineer / Chief Inspector

As a Resident Engineer / Chief Inspector you will provide oversight services for a variety of infrastructure projects ranging from road reconstruction to complex bridge replacement projects across Connecticut. In this role you’ll lead field inspection teams, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and provide expert oversight on construction infrastructure projects with a specific project focus on the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT).

We are SLR Consulting, a 500‑plus coast‑to‑coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals delivering environmental and sustainability services through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability.

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject‑matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long‑run and offer career growth and satisfaction for many years.

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• Salary range for this position is $85,000–$130,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full‑time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Provide Chief Inspector/Senior Inspector services for CT DOT Construction Inspection Projects.
• Review contract documents.
• Coordinate with clients and contractors.
• Prepare records for oversight of construction projects including daily inspection reports, testing protocols and the CT DOT five volume system for record keeping.
• Prepare for and run meetings.
• Develop and maintain project records throughout construction.
• Prepare estimates and change orders.
• Monitor, manage and execute necessary material testing.
• Prepare project correspondence.
• Review subordinate inspection staff work including daily reports, computations, testing results, correspondence.
• Coordinate with utility companies and various agencies as necessary.
• Prepare for and present at interviews for future work.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related engineering disciplines; NICET Certifications with complementary experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of experience inspecting and administering water, wastewater, process or industrial construction projects.
• 5+ years of experience inspecting and administering CT DOT construction projects, and/or a combination of municipal and CT DOT experience will also be considered a plus.
• Familiarity with standard inspection processes, documentation and management typical of DOT or public agency funded projects.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification will be considered a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• NETTCP Concrete and HMA Certifications Preferred.
• NETTCP Quality Assurance Technologist certification a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects with varying types of construction projects throughout Connecticut and nearby states.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage work.
• Manage and provide direction to team members.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be. SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.

We are committed to these values and work to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers‑.