Entry Level Construction Inspector

Artheon; Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Artheon is seeking a fresh Civil Engineering graduate to join our Construction/CEI team in Cape May Courthouse, NJ. The on-site role involves field inspection, interpreting plans, overseeing materials testing, and preparing reports for highway, bridge, and airport projects.

The position requires willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions, with potential for night shifts and occasional weekends. NJDOT/NJ Turnpike experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering is required.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and specs.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work outdoors in active construction environments.
• Valid driver license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections on highways, bridges, airports, and related infra.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance with plans, specs, safety, and quality.
• Read and interpret engineering plans and contract docs.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and project records.
• Assist Office Engineer tasks, reviewing docs and coordinating information.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, PMs, contractors, and clients.
• Support materials testing and project closeout documentation.
• Work on-site daily, with potential nights and weekends as required.

Skills

Plan reading/interp

Field inspections

Communication skills

Outdoor work readiness

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OSHA 10 certification

NJACI Certification

NJSAT Certification

NICET Level I/II/III

TCC certification

CCTC certification

Job description

Department: Construction/CEI

Location: Cape May Courthouse

Compensation: $25.00 - $28.00 / hour

About Artheon

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients. We are seeking fresh engineering graduates to support transportation and infrastructure construction projects across highways, bridges, and airports. The successful candidate will perform field inspection and office engineering duties, including interpreting construction plans and specifications, overseeing materials testing, reviewing documentation, and preparing reports. Experience with NJDOT or NJ Turnpike Authority projects is highly desirable. This is an on-site position requiring daily field presence. The role involves outdoor work in varying conditions and flexibility to accommodate night shifts and occasional weekend assignments based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections on highway, bridge, airport, and transportation infrastructure construction projects
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards
• Read and interpret engineering plans, drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Prepare daily inspection reports, field documentation, and project records
• Assist with Office Engineer responsibilities, including reviewing construction documentation and coordinating project information
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, project managers, contractors, and client agencies
• Support materials testing, quality assurance, and project closeout documentation as required
• Work on-site daily, with availability for night shifts, overtime, and occasional weekends based on project schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work outdoors in an active construction environment
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, overtime, and occasional weekends as project needs require

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or up to two (2) years of experience supporting transportation, highway, bridge, airport, or heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Exposure to construction inspection, field engineering, materials testing, or office engineering
• OSHA 10 certification
• NJACI (New Jersey ACI Concrete Certification)
• NJSAT (New Jersey Subsurface Aggregate Technician)
• NICET Level I, II, or III certification
• Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC) certification
• Certified Construction Technologist (CCTC) certification

Benefits

Pay Transparency: The base salary (or hourly rate) range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.