Construction Inspector - Civil Technician

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM Transportation is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Construction Inspector / Technician to join the Kentucky team.

As a Construction Inspector, you will perform general construction inspection tasks to verify compliance with standards, codes, ordinances, zoning regulations, as well as contract plans, specifications, and special provisions. Projects will consist of bridges, roadways, and environmental components to these services. Requires flexibility with working schedule as often subject to contractor timelines. This role involves inspection of roadway and bridge construction within Kentucky.

• Monitors and documents conformance with quality, performance, safety and code requirements.
• Activities may include assisting with engineering calculations, setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and engineering installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining project documentation.
• General understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
• Understanding of highway construction and specifications.

• High School diploma + 4 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid Driver’s License

• Familiarity with KYTC Construction Specifications.
• Have necessary certifications from KYTC to perform inspection.

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I:
  For testing plastic concrete.
• Aggregate Sampling Technician:
  For sampling construction aggregates.
• Grade Level I & II Technician:
  For soil, embankment, and subgrade inspection using nuclear gauges.
• Asphalt Field Technician:
  For monitoring asphalt paving operations.
• Structures Inspection Level I:
  Two‑day course for bridge/culvert construction, requiring ACI and Grade I prerequisites.
• KEPSC‑RI (Kentucky Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control – Inspector):
  Mandatory for erosion control compliance.
• Work Zone Traffic Control Technician/Supervisor:
  For traffic management.
• Roadside Barrier Installation & Inspection:
  One‑day course for guardrail and barrier inspection.
• Utility Coordination Certification:
  Required for consultants interacting with utility facilities.

• This role does not provide Visa Sponsorship, nor will it in the future.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $25 to $40 per hour.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&DD, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams…