Technician | Construction Inspection Services - ODOT​/roadway

CTL Engineering is hiring Technicians in Construction Inspection Services for ODOT transportation projects.

CTL Engineering (  ) is an award‑winning, full‑service consulting engineering firm with 15 locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, NC, SC, and VA and a rich history of 98 years in business. We provide civil/site design and land surveying, environmental, geotechnical, construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing/building envelope, A/V system design, troubleshooting & installation, transportation design (bridge/roadway), and specialized testing services to the construction industry.

We are looking for Technicians in Construction Inspection Services who will play a key role in all aspects of construction inspection services and quality control for state (ODOT), county, and local clients. You will be involved in the testing and inspection aspects of a wide variety of construction projects including those primarily in the roadway/bridge arena (but could also include water/wastewater, aviation, commercial, and municipal utility/infrastructure sectors).

We’ll teach you and you’ll learn aspects of construction inspection and creative problem‑solving skills while collaborating closely with institutions and municipal agencies.

• This position will include a mix of primarily field and laboratory work with some office work.
• This position works independently on broad projects under the direction of a Dept. Manager while managing a team of direct reports or projects.
• Projects are typically in the northeastern OH region. Frequent travel within this region is expected.
• A stipend for personal vehicle use or a company take‑home vehicle will be provided, based on the assignment.
• ODOT project experience is a strong plus.

• Perform construction engineering technician (inspection) services related to earthwork, concrete, asphalt and utility construction for ODOT, municipalities, and private sector clients.
• Perform engineering and construction field testing primarily roadway/bridge projects.
• Inspect and report on specific aspects of construction works in progress, such as concrete pours, rebar placement, pipe replacements, as examples.
• Inspect and sample construction materials.
• Perform computations with formulas, plot data and draw simple curves and graphs.
• Assist Engineers in field during soil and materials investigations.
• Ensure that job site tests/observations, including quality control, quality assurance, and verifications are performed in accordance with the standard test/observation methods, project specifications and other contract documents.
• Perform lab testing and observation of soils, concrete and asphalt.
• Perform inspections for construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with state specifications, plans, and/or proposals for primarily roadway work, roadway, pavement.
• Verify plan quantities and calculations as bid plans.
• Prepare and maintain project records and reports.
• May assist with notifying the Contractor or the Project Engineer of non‑conforming work.

• Knowledge of engineering, construction, testing and inspection principles.
• Experience with materials and lab testing.
• Experience with standard testing and observation methods.
• Understanding of construction or engineering services.
• Experience in performing quality control initiatives and performance testing.
• Skill in lab reporting, writing reports and maintaining records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in external environment conditions during difficult weather.
• Ability to provide status updates independently.
• Be quality‑minded and client‑focused.

• 0–2+ years experience in construction inspection and testing.
• New Trade School/Bachelor's grads are encouraged to apply – start a career!
• Familiarity with highway construction specifications and previous field experience is a plus/not required.
• Previous experience working for a testing company a plus.
• Experience with concrete, asphalt, earthwork, and utility construction engineering services and inspection/testing is nice to have but not required.
• Experience with field and laboratory testing of…