Construction Inspector/Field Engineer

Delveunderground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,883 - 133,232; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Work-from-home flexibility

Job summary

Delve Underground is seeking a Construction Inspector/Field Engineer for their New York office focused on construction management. The position involves assisting with compliance and documentation of construction activities on heavy civil engineering projects.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and up to 5 years of experience. The role may require travel or relocation. A complete benefits package is provided, inclusive of health plans, 401(k), and PTO.

Qualifications

• 0 – 5 years of experience in heavy construction or inspecting tunnels.
• Preference for experience on heavy civil or tunnel projects.
• Knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist inspectors and engineers with documenting construction activities.
• Prepare daily inspection reports tracking labor, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure construction compliance with plans, specifications, and safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to wear personal protective equipment

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management degree

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Visio

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

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.

Benefits

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.

Pay Rate

$63,883 - $133,232

Position

Construction Inspector/Field Engineer

Location

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

EEO Statement

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.