Construction Inspector – Roadways

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services. We are headquartered in Austin, TX and have over 3,500 employees with offices nationwide.

Job Title:
Construction Inspector – Roadways
Location:
Various Locations, CA

At Atlas, we build a robust talent bench to support our growth and innovation. While there may not be an immediate opening for this specific role, we are actively recruiting exceptional candidates for future opportunities. By joining our talent pool, you’ll be considered for upcoming positions that align with your skills and experience. We value your interest in joining our team and look forward to connecting with you when the right opportunity arises.

• Field and Office Support: Assist the Resident Engineer with roadway construction inspection services and office engineering tasks, ensuring compliance with project requirements and specifications.
• Client and Customer Focus: Understand and address client and customer needs to ensure a high level of satisfaction and successful project outcomes.
• Safety Compliance: Operate within client safety protocols at all times, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel.
• Documentation and Reporting: Complete all necessary documentation, including Inspector’s Daily Reports (IDRs), ensuring accurate records of all construction activities.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect for quality workmanship and perform field measurements of construction materials and products to ensure they meet project specifications.
• Contract Management: Monitor the contractor's quality control and traffic control operations while ensuring compliance with environmental contract requirements.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and report any changes, errors, or adjustments to the contract documents, providing recommendations to the Resident Engineer for corrective action.

• Education: Graduation from a four‑year civil engineering curriculum. OR, a Master’s or Doctorate degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in roadway construction inspection for highways or major public works projects. Experience working with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) standards, specifications, and the Construction Manual, as well as Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) procedures is highly preferred.
• Certifications: Possession of a valid Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certificate is required.
• Driver’s License and Mobility: Must have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record. The role requires travel to job sites, occasionally for extended periods.

$60/hr – $100/hr

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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