Field Engineering Inspector II – Road & Bridge

Shelby County; Columbiana (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County in Alabama is seeking an Engineering Assistant/Inspector II to provide technical assistance on engineering and construction projects, including inspection, testing, documentation, drafting and surveying.

This full-time hourly role entails interaction with developers, utility operators, consultant engineers, contractors, and state/municipal representatives, with duties to be performed outdoors and in varying weather conditions. Nonstandard hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eight or more years' experience in progressively complex inspection and management activities in highway construction, surveying, material testing, or computer aided drafting OR up to four years of college coursework in engineering or technical training in computer aided drafting and design and surveying in addition to four or more years of experience in progressively complex inspection and management activities in highway construction, surveying, material testing, or computer aided drafting (8 years or more combined of education and experience).
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing to work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions.
• Willing to work nonstandard hours and more than 40 hours per week if necessary.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Provides inspection services, testing, and documentation for road and bridge construction projects.
• Investigates and documents citizen's concerns regarding roadway and drainage issues.
• Inspects County roadways and associated infrastructure and produces reports and determines need for repairs or maintenance.
• Provides inspection and documentation for maintenance activities performed by County and contracted forces.
• Maintains or assists in maintaining files and drawings.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shelby County in Alabama is seeking an Engineering Assistant/Inspector II to provide technical assistance on engineering and construction projects, including inspection, testing, documentation, drafting and surveying.

This full-time hourly role entails interaction with developers, utility operators, consultant engineers, contractors, and state/municipal representatives, with duties to be performed outdoors and in varying weather conditions. Nonstandard hours may be required.