Inspection Technical Assistants

STV Incorporated; Douglassville (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure Support

Job summary

STV Incorporated seeks Technical Assistants for Construction Inspection in PA. Roles include field inspections for PennDOT/PA Turnpike projects, witnessing tests, and documenting findings. Travel to field sites is required, with DOT and safety training preferred.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic software skills, and a willingness to pursue certifications. Post-secondary civil coursework is a plus, and roles may be based in multiple PA offices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED) required; additional civil coursework is a plus.
• Willingness to pursue multiple inspection-related certs such as ACI/NECEPT.
• Review procedures and materials for conformance with plans and specs.
• Prepare written inspection reports and witness materials testing.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor procedures, materials, and work for conformance with plans.
• Prepare inspection reports on progress and completed work with quantity calc.
• Witness and document materials testing and certification processes.
• Learn PennDOT highway/bridge specs and project drawings.
• Assist in documenting activities, tracking status, and payments.

Skills

Field inspections

Review contractor procedures

Written inspection reports

Math for measurements

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Travel to field sites

Education

High School Diploma (or GED)

Civil Engineering or Construction Management coursework

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

STV currently has openings for Technical Assistants for Construction Inspection in the Transportation group in Pennsylvania.

Technical Assistants STV’s Pennsylvania Transportation group based in our Douglassville, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia, PA offices, is seeking construction inspectors with experience on PennDOT and PA Turnpike highway and bridge construction projects.

Field Locations in the Lehigh Valley, Northeastern PA, and Philadelphia regions of Pennsylvania. Our upcoming needs are on Construction Inspection projects are located in the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern regions of Pennsylvania immediate assignments are available in Carbon County, PA.

Clients include the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Districts 4, 5, 6, and 8, and the PA Turnpike Commission (PTC).

These positions require a High School Diploma (or GED), the ability to travel to field construction sites, field project offices, materials plants and testing laboratories, and to safely traverse construction sites by vehicle and on foot. Post-secondary coursework in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a plus.

Training & Certifications

• PennDOT TA-TCI Training Modules
• NICET Level I/Level II in Highway Construction
• NECEPT Asphalt Field Technician
• ACI Concrete Field Technician
• PennDOT/NECEPT Concrete Field Technician
• Certifications and training in Stormwater Management, Guiderail/Attenuator installation, Traffic Control, and OSHA/Safety

Required Skills, Abilities & Relevant Experience

• High School Diploma (or GED), Post-secondary coursework in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a plus.
• Willingness to pursue ACI/PennDOT Concrete, NECEPT Asphalt, Traffic Control, Guide Rail, Stormwater Management, OSHA Construction Safety and/or other related certifications.
• Review contractor’s procedures, materials, and work product for conformance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare written inspection reports on work in progress and completed work, including quantity calculations, and to witness and document materials testing and certification processes.
• Learn and apply PennDOT highway and bridge construction specifications, contract drawings and documents, standards, materials, and work methods.
• Math skills as required to make linear, area, and volume measurements and calculate items of work in proper measurement and payment units.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to quickly learn and use STV timesheet and expense reporting apps, STV on-line training, and client-based documentation applications.
• Ability to assist client and/or the CM team in documenting and reviewing construction project activities, materials testing, and certifications, tracking status of operations, and providing background information and support for contractor payments and change orders.
• Written and verbal communication skills to assist in keeping projects on track and within budget, assist supervisors and managers in keeping clients and stakeholders informed on project activities and issues, and to quickly remedy construction issues so as to avoid rework, change orders, or construction claims.
• Willingness to work in a safe manner and within company, project, and OSHA safety guidelines on a highway/bridge construction site.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle and be able to safely operate a personal vehicle along, approaching, and/or within construction zones, including detour routes.
• Be able to work nights and weekends when required by our clients and project construction schedules.
• Ability and willingness to attend training sessions and classes to obtain additional inspection and safety certifications and maintain certifications.

Compensation Range: $55,267.00 - $62,803.00

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do.

At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities.

The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders.

We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by acknowledging those who succeed in new paths.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully.

We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into a function.

Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.