Field Engineer - Construction Inspector (Transportation)

TKDA; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

HSA Contributions

401(k) Match

ESOP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TKDA in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Construction Inspector / Engineer to oversee field construction on transportation projects. You will verify conformance with plans, coordinate with owners, contractors, and agencies, and help ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

The role requires an Associate's degree, 2+ years of inspection experience, proficiency with Microstation or AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office, plus the ability to work outdoors year-round and occasionally overnight.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in civil engineering tech, construction management, or related field.
• Two or more years of transportation or municipal construction inspection experience.
• Ability to verify conformance with plans and specifications and perform material testing.
• Knowledge of construction methods, documentation, and interpretation of specs.
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round and occasionally overnight during peak season.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field construction operations to ensure plans and specs are followed.
• Collaborate with owners, contractors, utility owners, and agency reps.
• Attend pre-construction and progress meetings and prepare status reports.
• Coordinate material testing and survey activities and measure quantities for payment.
• Assist or guide other inspectors and construction managers on-site and in the office.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Overnight work

Material testing knowledge

Plan/Specs interpretation

Education

Associate's degree in civil engineering technology, construction management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bachelor's degree in civil/construction engineering.

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

Job description

TKDA in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Construction Inspector / Engineer to oversee field construction on transportation projects. You will verify conformance with plans, coordinate with owners, contractors, and agencies, and help ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

The role requires an Associate's degree, 2+ years of inspection experience, proficiency with Microstation or AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office, plus the ability to work outdoors year-round and occasionally overnight.