Construction Inspector​/Field Engineer

About Delve Underground

Delve Underground is a leader in underground and heavy civil engineering serving the transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries. Specializing in tunnel design, the firm provides practical solutions to challenging underground problems and offers comprehensive design, construction management, and construction claims services across engineering disciplines.

Founded in 1954, the company is employee‑owned with 25 offices and 350 team members throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Full benefits program: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, EAP, 401(k), ESOP, and company stock ownership program; 9 paid holidays; generous paid‑time‑off; work‑from‑home flexibility; health & wellness reimbursement.

$63,883 - $133,232

Construction Inspector/Field Engineer

New York office within the Construction Management Practice. The role may require travel or relocation to other areas.

• Assist inspectors, senior inspectors, and Resident Engineers with observing and documenting construction activities.
• Support the preparation of daily inspection reports, including labor, equipment, and materials tracking.
• Observe construction work to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Assist with reviewing contractor documentation such as submittals and field reports.
• Monitor materials delivered to the site and support verification of quantities and quality.
• Help maintain project documentation using internal and client systems.
• Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with safety policies and procedures.
• Use Agency/Client Project Information Management System (PIMS) and/or other electronic systems for preparing Inspection Reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mining Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 0 – 5 years of recent experience in heavy construction, inspecting tunnels or large complex engineering/construction projects.
• Preference for candidates with experience on at least one heavy civil or tunnel project, including trenchless tunneling experience.
• Knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as a respirator; meet physical demands such as walking, standing, lifting up to 40 lbs., climbing ladders, bending, squatting, and crawling in tight spaces.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook; preferred knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and organizational skills.

Delve Underground is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.