Civil Engineer Inspector

Cincinnati, Ohio/Northern Kentucky

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. (IEI) is seeking a Civil Engineer Inspector to support a major, long-term transportation infrastructure program in the Cincinnati, Ohio/Northern Kentucky area.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer or construction inspection professional with at least two years of relevant field experience who is ready to accelerate their career through hands‑on involvement in a major, long-term transportation infrastructure program. The role offers exposure to complex bridge, roadway, ramp, and related construction activities while working alongside experienced Resident Engineers, inspectors, contractors, and other project professionals.

For an early-career professional looking to build a strong technical foundation and progress toward greater responsibility, this position provides valuable experience in construction inspection, project documentation, quantity tracking, materials verification, field coordination, and transportation infrastructure delivery.

The Civil Engineer Inspector will work primarily from the project/client field office and help verify that construction activities comply with applicable plans, specifications, contract documents, agency standards, quality requirements, and safety procedures.

Join IEI as we continue building a firm grounded in Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity
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• Work under the general direction of a Senior Construction Inspector or Resident Engineer.
• Perform daily construction inspection activities for bridge, roadway, ramp, and related infrastructure work.
• Observe construction activities and verify that work complies with plans, specifications, contract documents, and applicable agency standards.
• Prepare clear and accurate daily inspection reports, field notes, quantity records, photographs, and project documentation.
• Measure and track installed quantities and document construction progress.
• Support material sampling, testing, verification, and documentation activities as required.
• Review construction drawings, plans, specifications, and contract documents to understand project requirements.
• Examine completed work for quality, workmanship, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Identify and promptly communicate construction issues, discrepancies, quality concerns, or safety concerns to the appropriate project lead.
• Prepare sketches of construction installations that differ from the plans and assist with incorporating changes into as‑built drawings.
• Coordinate professionally with contractors, project staff, consultants, client representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and field coordination activities as assigned.
• Follow all project, client, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Support additional field verification, construction documentation, and project coordination activities as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of relevant field or construction inspection experience required; three or more years preferred.
• An associate degree from an accredited college or university with at least two years of related construction inspection experience may also be considered.
• Candidates with a high school diploma or GED and at least four years of relevant construction inspection experience may also be considered.
• Experience supporting transportation, roadway, bridge, ramp, or other civil infrastructure construction is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ODOT, KYTC, or comparable state or municipal transportation agency standards and specifications is preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction practices, inspection procedures, transportation infrastructure, and engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience with construction documentation, quantity tracking, daily inspection reporting, and field records.
• Knowledge of material testing and verification procedures.
• Ability to identify and clearly communicate potential construction, quality, and safety concerns.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with project staff, contractors, consultants, client representatives, and the public.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate laptops, tablets, handheld technology, and construction inspection…