Inspector / Field Engineer

Apex Companies; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Apex Companies in California is seeking an Inspector / Field Engineer to support Construction Management and field inspection for public works and civil infrastructure projects. You will serve as the on-site representative, monitoring activities for compliance with approved plans, specs, and codes.

The role requires reading plans, documenting construction, coordinating with contractors, and preparing daily reports.

Qualifications

• EIT certification or active pursuit with PE licensure desirable.
• Engineering education background is required.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection and field engineering on civil infrastructure projects.
• Observe conformance with plans, specs, permits, and codes.
• Read and interpret civil plans, profiles, and details; document construction activities.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and field logs with findings and measurements.
• Maintain organized photographic documentation of progress and conditions.
• Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Review RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings as assigned.
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure schedule alignment.

Skills

EIT certification

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

• Current Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

Summary

The Inspector / Field Engineer supports Construction Management (CM), construction inspection, and field engineering services for public works and civil infrastructure projects. The position serves as an on-site representative of the project team and assists in monitoring construction activities for compliance with approved plans, specifications, contract documents, applicable codes, permits, agency standards, and accepted construction practices.

The position requires a combination of field inspection capabilities and technical understanding of civil engineering and construction. The Field Engineer / Inspector must be capable of reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications, observing and documenting construction activities, identifying potential deficiencies or conflicts, coordinating with contractors and project stakeholders, and preparing accurate and detailed daily inspection reports.

Projects may include streets and roadways, sidewalks and pedestrian facilities, water and wastewater systems, storm drains and drainage facilities, utilities, transportation improvements, parks and open space, grading and earthwork, concrete improvements, pavement rehabilitation, and other municipal and public works infrastructure.

The position may be filled by an experienced construction inspector with appropriate technical knowledge and certifications or by an individual with an engineering educational background who has developed, or is developing, strong construction inspection and construction management capabilities. Engineering education, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, and Professional Engineer (PE) licensure are desirable and may provide opportunities for increased field engineering and construction management responsibilities.

Job Duties

• Perform construction inspection and field engineering activities on public works, municipal, transportation, utility, and other civil infrastructure construction projects.
• Observe construction activities for general conformance with approved plans, specifications, standard plans, special provisions, permits, contract requirements, applicable codes, and agency standards.
• Read, understand, and interpret civil engineering plans, profiles, cross sections, details, specifications, construction schedules, contract documents, standard plans, and technical reports.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and timely daily inspection reports and construction logs documenting work performed, contractor personnel and equipment, construction activities, quantities, materials, weather conditions, testing activities, site conditions, delays, conflicts, discussions, instructions, visitors, photographs, and other relevant project information.
• Maintain organized photographic documentation of construction progress, existing conditions, completed work, deficiencies, corrective work, concealed improvements, and other significant project conditions.
• Inspect and document construction involving civil infrastructure, which may include:
• Streets, roadways, pavement rehabilitation, and asphalt improvements;
• Curbs, gutters, sidewalks, curb ramps, pedestrian facilities, and ADA improvements;
• Water distribution and transmission systems;
• Sanitary sewer and wastewater systems;
• Storm drains, drainage systems, channels, and stormwater facilities;
• Wet and dry utilities and utility relocations;
• Grading, excavation, trenching, backfill, and earthwork;
• Concrete structures and improvements;
• Transportation, traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian improvements;
• Parks, recreational facilities, trails, landscaping, and open-space improvements; and
• Other municipal and public works infrastructure.
• Monitor contractor workmanship and materials and identify work that appears inconsistent with the plans, specifications, approved submittals, applicable standards, or accepted construction practices.
• Promptly identify and communicate field conflicts, discrepancies, changed conditions, potential deficiencies, constructability issues, and other concerns to the Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, Project Manager, design engineer, or other appropriate project representative.
• Assist with interpretation of plans and specifications and coordinate field questions with the appropriate engineering or construction management personnel. Understand the limits of the Inspector's authority and obtain appropriate direction before authorizing changes to the work.
• Review and track Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, field directives, change orders, design clarifications, and other construction documents as assigned.
• Observe and document contractor progress and assist the project team in evaluating whether construction activities are consistent with the approved construction schedule.
• Perform field measurements, quantity calculations, and documentation necessary to verify installed quantities, progress payments, force-account work, extra work, and completed construction.
• Assist with review and verification of contractor progress payment quantities and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate and document specialty inspections and construction materials