Entry Level Construction Inspector

CME Associates; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational assistance

Job summary

Artheon in New Jersey is seeking fresh civil engineering graduates to support transportation construction projects across highways, bridges, and airports. You will perform field inspections, interpret plans, oversee materials testing, and prepare reports.

The role is on-site with daily field presence; night shifts and some weekends may be required. NJDOT or Turnpike exposure is preferred; valid driver's license and willingness to work outdoors are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a Civil Engineering degree and ability to read plans and specs.
• Strong written and verbal communication; attention to detail essential.
• Willingness to work outdoors on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections on highways, bridges, airports, and related infrastructure.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance with plans, specs, safety and quality.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and contract documents.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and project records.
• Assist with Office Engineer tasks and coordinate project information.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, PMs, contractors, and agencies.
• Support materials testing and project closeout documentation.

Skills

Reading plans

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OSHA 10

NJACI

NJSAT

NICET certifications

TCC certification

CCTC certification

Job description

About Artheon

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organisations while maintaining the personalised 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.