Inspector / Office Engineer

AECOM; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 onboarding

Job summary

AECOM is actively seeking an Inspector/Office Engineer to join our Hunt Valley, MD team. The role supports construction engineering and inspection efforts, working with the Resident Engineer, inspectors, and contractors to ensure documentation, contract administration, and payment processes are accurate and compliant.

Responsibilities include setting deadlines, training staff, conducting daily inspections, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• U.S. Citizenship is required, due to the nature of the work.
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.

Responsibilities

• Set and manage own project deadlines and schedules.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
• Perform daily field inspections and maintain inspection records.
• Monitor conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and/or code requirements.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and project documentation for QA purposes.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to address inspection concerns and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Communicate inspection findings, recommendations, and project status updates to management and engineering teams.

Skills

US Citizenship

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Document management systems

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Primary Location: US - Hunt Valley, MD - 4 North Park
• Compensation: USD 30 - USD 40 - hourly

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an Inspector/Office Engineer to join our team and support ongoing construction engineering and inspection efforts in the Hunt Valley/MD area. This role will play a critical part in supporting a construction project from the project office. They work closely with the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, inspectors, contractors, and SHA staff to ensure project documentation, contract administration, and payment processes are accurate and compliant.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for setting own project deadlines
• Provides on the job training to new employees
• Responsible for monitoring conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and/or code requirements by performing inspection duties
• Performs daily field inspections and maintains inspection records
• Participates in punch lists, testing, and commissioning activities
• Tracks quality assurance progress and documents inspection findings
• Provides input to documentation for area and equipment turnovers
• Coordinates with contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to address inspection concerns and ensure compliance with project specifications
• Documents deficiencies, non-conformances, and corrective actions required to meet contract requirements
• Prepares detailed inspection reports and maintains comprehensive project documentation for quality assurance purposes
• Communicates inspection findings, recommendations, and project status updates to project management and engineering teams

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
• U.S. Citizenship is required, due to the nature of the work
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preparing monthly pay estimates, tracking quantities, and processing change orders
• Knowledge of SHA Standard Specifications, Standard Details, and construction manuals
• Experience reviewing contractor schedules and monitoring project progress
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, including daily reports, RFIs, submittals, and material certifications

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.