Field Structural Inspector – Bridges & Civil Projects

NV5, Inc.

Fresno, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 104,000 - 177,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Structure Representative to support California transportation and infrastructure projects. You will assist field inspections, monitor contractor work, and help ensure safety and quality on active sites.

This statewide role offers exposure to complex structural projects and opportunities for career growth, collaboration with engineers and inspectors, and adherence to Caltrans standards. A civil engineering background and relevant field experience are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with heavy civil transportation projects, including bridge and/or structural construction.
Caltrans construction methods and practices, minimum of 5 years’ experience
Knowledge of stress analysis, structural mechanics, and strength of materials.
A thorough understanding of Cal-OSHA practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Caltrans and Greenbook construction practices and the physical characteristics and properties of various bridge construction materials including concrete.
Experience in foundations, pile driving and CIDH piles, concrete prestressing, bridge deck construction, cast-in-place wall construction, falsework, and shoring.
Ability to use an automatic level and transit for the purpose of verifying line and grade.
Thorough understanding of Caltrans field methods, practices, and construction office procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform daily field inspections of bridge construction to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
Prepare daily field inspection reports based on the on-site construction activities.
Read and interpret plans, specifications and other construction documents.
Review submittals including shop drawings, product data, test samples, and construction work plans.
Ensure approved materials are received and correctly incorporated into the project.
Monitor, coordinate and enforce construction compliance with contract documents, safety regulations and environmental documents.
Identify non-compliant work and take appropriate action to bring it back into compliance.
Immediately report critical issues and/or possible delays to supervisor.
Monitor and document all construction equipment, personnel and activities.
Assist Structure Representative and Resident Engineer with documenting the project progress.
Perform calculations from the plans verifying location, layout, line and grade of various elements.
Respond to Contractor’s Request for Information (RFI).
Ensure all changes and/or modifications are noted on the final plans.
Facilitate safety meetings and other team meetings.
Communicate and coordinate effectively with various contractors, entities, clients, and regulatory agencies, e.g., sampling and testing of construction materials, construction staking and surveying.
Perform constructability review of contract design plans.
Prepare reports, opinions, and recommendations for review by team leaders prior to submission to clients concerning the structures.
Ensure conformance with standards, established engineering practices, applicable codes and technical adequacy of design and construction.
General office administration, including report reproduction, collation and deliveries will also be expected.