Liner Inspector Team Leader

Engineering Consulting Service; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Certified Liner Inspector to support field inspection and quality assurance for geomembrane liner installations throughout Alabama. This role involves managing a team, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with specifications and standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, a GED, and have 3+ years of related experience. The position requires travel across the state and the ability to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience.
• Must have and be willing to maintain basic certifications.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of liner inspectors and be the primary contact for inspections.
• Conduct visual and instrument-based inspections of geomembrane liner installations.
• Report deficiencies or non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Data interpretation

Understanding of construction materials testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Certified Liner Inspector to join our team to support field inspection and quality assurance for geomembrane liner installations throughout Alabama. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all liner systems are installed according to design specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. This role requires travel to job sites across the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of liner inspectors and be the primary point of contact for liner inspections.
• Conduct visual and instrument-based inspections of geomembrane liner installations at construction and remediation sites.
• Monitor and document the liner deployment, seaming, testing, and anchoring processes.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements.
• Use nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques (e.g., air pressure tests, vacuum box tests) to inspect seam quality.
• Maintain daily logs, photographs, inspection forms, and quality control records.
• Collaborate with construction crews, project managers, and third-party contractors to ensure successful liner installation.
• Report any deficiencies or non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards at job sites.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Must have and be willing to maintain basic certifications.
• Advanced certifications may be required based on the work performed.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Good understanding of construction materials testing principles, applications, and ASTM testing standards.
• Proficient at data interpretation and evaluation of CMT techniques and results.

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and certification requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-5

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.