Technician | Construction Inspection Services - ODOT / Roadway

Construction Inspection Technician

CTL Engineering is hiring Technicians for Construction Inspection Services for ODOT (transportation) projects. CTL Engineering is an award-winning, full-service consulting engineering firm with locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, NC, SC, and VA with a rich history over 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 for 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'll 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'll learn aspects of construction inspection and creative problem-solving skills while collaborating closely with institutions/municipal agencies. This position will use experience while learning new skills to assist clients through our cross-functional team dynamic and company culture. If you are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends, enjoy problem-solving, and have an interest in construction inspection and quality control, we want to hear from you! This is more than a job posting... it's an invitation to bring your expertise to a company where innovation and passion converge seamlessly.

Highlights:

• This position will include a mix of primarily field and laboratory work with some office work.
• This position works independently on broad projects under direction of a Dept. Manager while managing a team of direct reports or projects.
• Projects are typically in the Cleveland/northern 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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, plots data and draws 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, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.