Construction Inspector Roadways

Job Title:

Construction Inspector – Roadways

Location:

Various Locations, CA

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart‑led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do.

We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

• 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.

$60hr‑$100hr

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, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, and educational assistance program.

We strive to be the most sought‑after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values‑driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people. 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.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

• 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,…