Field Technician Ancillary Structures Inspection

Construction Association of Michigan; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Licensure support

Employee owned

Company vehicle

Cellphone stipend

Per diem travel

Job summary

RS&H, Inc. is seeking a Field Technician Ancillary Structures Inspection in Novi, MI. This year-round role involves inspecting retaining walls, sign structures, high-mast lighting, towers, and other assets, with travel across Michigan as needed.

You will document conditions, read and interpret plans, and prepare daily field reports while operating company vehicles and equipment. A high school diploma and 12 years of field experience are required, with OSHA 10 preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 12 years of relevant field experience.
• Ability to read/interpret construction plans, drawings, specs.
• Valid driver’s license, insurable, able to operate company vehicle.
• Willingness to travel regularly (Mon–Thu).
• Enjoy outdoor work and tolerate elements.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to interact well with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of transportation infrastructure and ancillary structures.
• Document existing conditions via notes, photos, measurements, and reports.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings, specifications, and other docs.
• Complete accurate daily field documentation and inspection reports.
• Safely operate a company truck and field equipment.
• Work outdoors in varied environments.
• Support inspection projects across Michigan and nearby regions.

Skills

Field inspections

Reading plans

Documentation

Travel willingness

Outdoor work

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (OSHA 10)

Job description

RS&H, Inc.

Field Technician Ancillary Structures Inspection

US-MI-Novi

Novi, Mi - CM

Job ID: 2026-8379

# of Openings: 1

Category: Construction Inspection & Contract Administration

Overview

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation's leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H's Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform and assist with field inspections of transportation infrastructure and ancillary structures, including retaining walls, sign structures, high-mast lighting, communication towers, traffic signal structures, culverts, and other transportation assets.
• Document existing conditions through field notes, photographs, measurements, and inspection reports.
• Read and interpret engineering plans, drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
• Complete accurate daily field documentation and inspection reports.
• Safely operate and maintain an assigned company truck and field equipment.
• Work outdoors in a variety of environments and conditions.
• Support inspection projects throughout Michigan and other regions as opportunities arise.

This is a year-round position, with opportunities during the winter months to support projects in other regions. These assignments provide opportunities to travel, gain experience with different structure types and inspection methods, and continue developing technical skills within RS&H's national inspection practice.

Steady, Long-Term Work: This position supports an established, long-term infrastructure program with consistent, year-round work. You'll have the stability of knowing there is a strong pipeline of work ahead, year after year.

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have 12 years of relevant field experience in civil construction, underground utilities, infrastructure inspection, surveying, or a related field.
• Have the ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Have a valid driver's license, be insurable, and be able to safely operate a company vehicle.
• Be willing and able to travel regularly, typically Monday through Thursday.
• Have a passion for working outside and a tolerance for exposure to the elements.
• Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Have the ability to effectively interact with and build relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications

• Previous experience with civil infrastructure or underground utility installation or inspection.
• Experience performing field inspections or documenting infrastructure conditions.
• OSHA 10 Hour.
• Experience with transportation infrastructure, structures, or ancillary assets.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Certification and Licensure Support
• 100% Employee Owned Company!
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Pet Insurance
• Cellphone Stipend
• Company Vehicle
• Paid travel expenses/per diem
• And much more!

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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