Engineering Aide III: Field Inspector & Project Liaison

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dayton is conducting an open examination for the position of Engineering Aide III in Dayton, Ohio. The exam is scheduled for the Week of November 16, 2026, overseen by the Civil Service Board Office at 371 West Second Street, Lower Level, Dayton, OH 45402.

The Engineering Aide III will inspect, test and maintain records of construction projects, coordinating with city engineers, contractors, and architects to ensure compliance with plans and standards.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following requirements:
• An associate's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field with 4 years of experience in government or private construction, surveying, inspection or drafting.
• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) with 8 years of experience in government or private construction, surveying, inspection or drafting.
• Degree must be from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain records of construction projects within the City's jurisdiction to ensure work conforms to plans, specifications and standards.
• Work from city, state and private engineering firms' drawings and liaise with contractors and city work crews to ensure quality work is performed.
• Resolve minor construction problems not covered by plans and specifications and act as a liaison between City engineers, contractors and architects.

Education

Associate's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a closely related field

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.)

Job description

City of Dayton is conducting an open examination for the position of Engineering Aide III in Dayton, Ohio. The exam is scheduled for the Week of November 16, 2026, overseen by the Civil Service Board Office at 371 West Second Street, Lower Level, Dayton, OH 45402.

The Engineering Aide III will inspect, test and maintain records of construction projects, coordinating with city engineers, contractors, and architects to ensure compliance with plans and standards.