Highway Inspector; NICET II

Highway Inspector (NICET II)

Department: Construction/CEI

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: East Brunswick, NJ

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 / year

About Artheon

Artheon brings together several established consulting engineering firms including Churchill Consulting Engineers, CME Associates, and Naik Consulting Group, forming a collaborative organization of more than 600 professionals with expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies. We are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Highway Inspector with a NICET Level II Certification in Highway Construction to support major roadway and infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey for NJTA/NJDOT. This role is critical in ensuring construction activities comply with project plans, specifications, and applicable standards, while maintaining quality, safety, and schedule adherence.

You’ll be working closely with contractors, project managers, and agency stakeholders on high-impact transportation projects including highways, bridges, and roadway rehabilitation programs.

• Monitors contractor operations and verifying conformance with project plans and specifications
• Serves as the on-site highway inspector for construction work performed by the contractor and subcontractors
• Interacts with the construction contractor’s site supervision on field activities to ensure compliance with the construction contract requirements
• Prepares daily reports, correspondence, change orders, periodic payment estimates, and quantity computations
• Documents work performed by others, including photographic documentation
• Confirms compliance with technical documents and industry-specific standards and codes
• Reviews and downloads field data into laptop computer and transfers to company server
• Discusses projects with project team on a daily basis
• Makes accurate judgment calls on a variety of construction field activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering is preferred
• NICET Level II in Highway Construction certification is required
• ACI, TCC, CCTC, and NJSAT certifications required
• 3+ years of experience in highway construction inspection
• Experience with NJDOT/NJTA projects required
• OSHA 10-hour safety course is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good time-management skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Good skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Strong attention to detail is necessary

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.