NICET Construction Inspectors & Engineers (Hudson Valley / Catskills)

Tectonic Engineering; Mountainville (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

401(k) with profit-sharing

Comprehensive medical insurance

HDHP with HSA

FSAs

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tectonic Engineering is seeking Construction Inspectors and Engineers to join our team for upcoming projects across the Hudson Valley and Catskill regions, including Rockland, Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Ulster, Columbia, Sullivan and Delaware Counties. On-site positions with competitive pay and benefits are available.

Responsibilities include inspecting work in progress, coordinating with contractors and clients, preparing daily reports, interpreting plans, and maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent or higher in Engineering; NICET Level II or Higher; or other education/training/experience will be considered.
• Relevant work experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to interpret written specifications, plans, and construction documents for work orders and build documents.
• Ability to communicate with clients, supervisors, and inspectors regarding specs and test results.
• Detail-oriented; able to detect non-conformities during testing and complete timely reports.
• Valid, clean driver’s license and a personal vehicle for daily travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Performs construction inspection to observe work in progress on highways, bridges, street and structural work.
• Monitor contractor’s daily activities and perform field testing to ensure compliance with contracts and specs.
• Prepare daily field reports and communicate deficiencies to project managers, contractors, or clients.
• Interpret drawings and documents including work orders and build documents.
• Follow project safety protocol.
• Perform related duties to ensure successful project completion.

Skills

Construction inspection

Field testing

Reporting

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

NICET Level II or higher

High School diploma/equivalent

Job description

Location: Mountainville, NY

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:1490-761-2026

# of Openings:1

Tectonic is currently seeking full-time Construction Inspectors and Engineers to work on upcoming projects in the Hudson Valley and Catskill areas, including Rockland, Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Ulster, Columbia, Sullivan and DelawareCounties. These positions offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities to work on challenging and exciting projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs construction inspection to observe work in progress on various projects, which may involve highways, bridges, street and structural work, including elements such as: sewers, catch basins and connections, drainage, water mains, utilities, curbs, sidewalks, roadways, mill and fill, structural steel and concrete, pile driving, railroads, traffic and street lights, street appurtenances, and associated work;
• Monitor contractor’s daily activities and uses applicable field testing and inspection procedures and equipment to perform required field testing to determine compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles;
• Preparation of daily field reports, including communication of deficiencies observed in the field to project managers, contractors, and/or client representatives;
• Interpretation of drawings and documents, including work orders and build documents;
• Follows project safety protocol;
• All related duties as required to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must possess at least one of the following AND a High School Diploma/equivalent:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent or Higher in Engineering;
  • Valid NICET Level II or Higher;
  • Any other suitable combination of education, training, or experience will be considered;
• Relevant work experience is strongly preferred;
• Basic understanding and ability to interpret written specifications, plans, and construction documents for work orders and build documents;
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, supervisors, and inspectors regarding specifications and qualification test results;
• Detail-oriented, with capability to detect non-conformities during testing procedures and complete detailed reports within a timely manner;
• Valid, clean driver’s license and personal vehicle to travel to and within project sites, as regular daily travel is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of this position, it is frequently necessary to:

• Assume a stationary position,
• Handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job;
• Communicate with colleagues, supervisors, and clients using Company email and telephone systems;
• Move around on the job-site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning oneself appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment, usually for prolonged periods of time;
• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. for some types of monitoring and inspections;
• Good visual skills, including focused depth perception; and
• Regular daily operations of a motor-vehicle, which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time.

Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, and/or Company policy. The employee may occasionally be required to operate a computer, as well as other related office machinery, such as calculators, printers, and copy machines.The physical demands described above are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

Tectonic offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Opportunities for mentoring, professional development and career advancement
• Tuition reimbursement to advance education
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• Company-observed, paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing opportunities
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
• Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

PAY RANGE

Tectonic’s goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitably across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidate’s work location, experience, education, certifications, and capabilities compared to the advertised position.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $70.00 / hour

Tectonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Tectonic participates in USCIS E-Verify to verify employment authorization.