Field Inspector & Roadway Engineer: Build Safer Communities

Oneatlas; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Vacation & paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Life & disability insurance

Safety PPE provided

Learning & development programs

Employee communities

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Field Inspector to support roadway and utility projects across the region. You will perform field inspections to verify compliance with plans, specs, permits, and safety requirements, documenting daily activities and coordinating with contractors and engineers to keep projects on schedule.

This full-time role requires at least three years in field inspection on public works, with strong reading of drawings and good communication.

Qualifications

• Three years of field inspection or equivalent construction field experience on public works projects.
• Experience inspecting water main and sewer main installations or related utility infrastructure preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of construction inspection practices, quality assurance procedures, and public works standards.
• Ability to verify contractor work for compliance with project plans, specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
• Experience measuring, tracking, and verifying completed work quantities and supporting project documentation.
• Strong communication and coordination with engineers, contractors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare accurate daily inspection reports and maintain detailed records of construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of roadway construction activities to verify compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, and applicable standards.
• Monitor and inspect utility construction activities, including water main and sewer main installations, to ensure quality workmanship and conformance with project requirements.
• Review and interpret roadway plans, engineering drawings, specifications, and construction schedules to support inspection activities and identify potential issues.
• Document daily construction operations, quantities completed, workforce and equipment utilization, weather conditions, and project progress.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility providers, engineers, and agency representatives to resolve field issues and maintain project schedules.
• Communicate inspection findings, construction concerns, and project updates to clients, project managers, and engineering staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Verify materials, construction methods, and completed work meet project specifications, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Attend project meetings and provide field observations, technical support, and recommendations regarding roadway and utility construction activities.

Skills

Field inspection

Public works

Reading drawings

Communication

Travel locally

Job description

Atlas is seeking a Field Inspector to support roadway and utility projects across the region. You will perform field inspections to verify compliance with plans, specs, permits, and safety requirements, documenting daily activities and coordinating with contractors and engineers to keep projects on schedule.

This full-time role requires at least three years in field inspection on public works, with strong reading of drawings and good communication.