Field Roadway & Bridge Inspector – Lake Charles

Atlas Technical Consultants; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching program

Paid time off

Job summary

Atlas Technical Consultants seeks a Roadway/Bridge Construction Inspector (CEI) in Lake Charles, LA. The ideal candidate is LADOTD-certified with strong field judgment, clear documentation habits, and a safety-first mindset to perform inspections and verify records on major road and bridge projects.

Responsibilities include testing soils and concrete, monitoring structures and traffic control, taking measurements, and maintaining daily records with HeadLight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or Construction Management with at least 2 years of progressive transportation inspection/technician experience; or a 2-year degree with 5+ years.
• High school diploma/GED with 7+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
• Experience on bridge and/or major roadway projects; DOT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent, routine to complex inspections of roadway and bridge construction to ensure compliance with plans, specs, and CQMP.
• Sample and test soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete, including verification of mix and placement.
• Monitor foundations, piling, drilled shafts, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete placement, culverts, and backfill.
• Monitor traffic control, erosion control, and work within railroad right-of-way.
• Take field measurements and perform calculations for pay item verification.
• Maintain complete and accurate daily records using HeadLight.
• Coordinate with ICE QC leadership, the design-builder, and owner verification staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field inspections

Documentation

Plan reading

Math calculations

Driver's license

On-site supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or Construction Management

Two-year degree in Civil Engineering Technology

High school diploma/GED with 7+ years of experience

Tools

HeadLight

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atlas Technical Consultants seeks a Roadway/Bridge Construction Inspector (CEI) in Lake Charles, LA. The ideal candidate is LADOTD-certified with strong field judgment, clear documentation habits, and a safety-first mindset to perform inspections and verify records on major road and bridge projects.

Responsibilities include testing soils and concrete, monitoring structures and traffic control, taking measurements, and maintaining daily records with HeadLight.