Field Technician – Ancillary Structures Inspection

RS H; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck provided

Paid travel expenses/per diem

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee ownership

Job summary

RS&H is seeking a Field Technician to join our Transportation-Construction Management team in Michigan. This field-focused role supports the inspection of transportation infrastructure and ancillary structures across the state, working with experienced inspectors and engineers to develop technical skills.

The position offers a Monday–Thursday schedule with four 10-hour days and travel by company truck, typically leaving Monday morning and returning Thursday evening.

Qualifications

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have 1–2 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with field inspections of transportation infrastructure and ancillary structures.
• 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.

Skills

Read construction plans

Documentation skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 Hour

Job description

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking a motivated Field Technician to join our Transportation-Construction Management team in Michigan. This is a field-focused position supporting the inspection of transportation infrastructure and ancillary structures throughout Michigan. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced inspectors and engineers while developing technical skills across a variety of structure and asset types. The position offers a highly desirable Monday through Thursday schedule, working four 10-hour days, providing a consistent three-day weekend. This role requires regular regional travel, typically leaving Monday morning and returning Thursday evening. A company truck will be provided for travel to project locations.

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.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Must

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have 1–2 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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The Team

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.

The Company

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.