Construction Inspector, Bridges and Roadways

National Association of Women in Construction; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AI Engineers, Inc. (AIE) is seeking a Construction Inspector for Bridges and Roadways to join our inspection team supporting DOT projects in New Jersey. The role focuses on field oversight, reporting, and ensuring compliance with contract documents.

You will read plans, perform material testing, prepare daily reports, and collaborate with project teams. Travel to multiple sites is required, and you will contribute to delivering high-quality infrastructure inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in construction materials, methods, and procedures.
• 2+ years of field inspection in civil, highway or related engineering.
• Experience with NJ DOT, NJTA, or NJ Transit projects required.
• Experience with Bridge or Roadway construction inspection preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• NETTCP HMA/CI/S&A and/or ACI certification, NICET II-IV certification, PE license or CCM/CMIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Facilitate the project team and ensure the client has the inspection reports they need.
• Build relationships with the client and oversee the construction of projects.
• Prepare daily inspection reports.
• Perform quantity computations.
• Perform material sampling and testing.
• Maintain field records.

Skills

Self-starter

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Civil Engineering degree (preferred)

Certifications (NETTCP/ACI/PE) preferred

Job description

Construction Inspector, Bridges and Roadways

AI Engineers, Inc. (AIE) is looking for an Inspector to join our Construction Engineering Inspection services, supporting DOT projects across New Jersey. This is an immediate opening for an enthusiastic, highly-organized Inspector with construction inspection experience to join our experienced team of Construction Inspection specialists. The ideal candidate should possess a can-do attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative consulting firm. This position includes opportunities for personal and professional development and growth.

AIE's industry-leading compensation/benefits package, mentorship and advancement opportunities, and flexible work environment; reflect our culture of investing in our people.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in construction materials, methods, and procedures.
• 2+ years of field inspection experience in civil, highway or related engineering and survey fields.
• Experience with NJ DOT, NJTA, or NJ Transit projects is required
• Experience with Bridge or Roadway construction inspection
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related, preferred.
• NETTCP HMA/CI/S&A and/or ACI certification, NICET II-IV certification, Professional Engineering License or CCM/CMIT Certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Facilitate the project team and ensure the client has the inspection reports they need.
• Build relationships with the client and oversee the construction of projects
• Prepare daily inspection reports.
• Perform quantity computations.
• Perform material sampling and testing.
• Maintain field records.

Skills & Abilities:

• A self-starter with the ability to work with project teams and manage multiple and concurrent tasks/assignments
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage the inspection duties in the field.
• Data driven and detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Considerable knowledge of Architecture, Engineering, Construction inspection process and procedures
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability and willingness to travel to work sites.

AIE is a multi-disciplinary, ENR-500 company with 13 offices in the U.S and over 350 employees. We are an engineering consulting firm providing Bridge, Transportation, Construction Engineering, Water/Wastewater, Site/Civil, Building Systems, Design-Build, Survey/Mapping, and Technology services to public and private clients nationwide. Design, Analysis, Inspection & Evaluation are among the core expertise of the firm, earning us a national reputationforserving on major projects in over 20 states. AIE integrates advanced equipment and technology into our infrastructure engineering services, including drones,laser scanning, artificial intelligence, and point-cloud mapping. Armed with this tech, we are enabling our engineers to perform their work at the highest level.

AIE is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. AIE fully endorses equal opportunity for all. EOE/M/F/D/VEV