Resident Engineer / Transportation Construction Inspector

Socket.dev; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Associates in Vestal, NY seeks a Resident Engineer / Construction Inspector (NICET III/IV) for a 2-3 month culvert repair project. You will inspect field activities, verify plans and codes, and report deviations. OSHA 10 is required; prior roadway/utility construction experience is preferred.

Work closely with contractors and engineers to address issues and ensure safety on site. Role is project-based with a focus on documenting inspections, maintaining records, and coordinating

Qualifications

• NICET Level III/IV certification or NYSDOT equivalent experience.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• Prior experience with roadway, utility, or transportation construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections to confirm construction activities match approved plans and codes.
• Identify and report deviations from approved plans and specifications.
• Ensure work complies with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Keep clear inspection records, including photos and notes.
• Prepare inspection reports and document needed corrections.
• Work with project teams including contractors, PMs, and engineers to discuss inspection results.
• Attend meetings and provide inspection updates.
• Provide recommendations to bring non-compliant work up to standard.
• Monitor material quality and workmanship.
• Oversee job sites for safety compliance.
• Report and address safety hazards or violations promptly.

Skills

Site inspections

Roadway/utility construction

Construction oversight

Education

NICET Level III/IV certification

Job description

Description

Fisher Associates is seeking a Resident Engineer / Construction Inspector (NICET III or IV) to oversee a culvert repair project in the Town of Vestal.

Location: Vestal, NY

Project Duration: Approx. 2-3 months

What you will do:

• Perform on-site inspections to confirm construction activities match approved plans and codes
• Identify and report any deviations from approved plans and specifications
• Ensure work complies with local, state, and federal requirements
• Keep clear inspection records, including photos and notes
• Prepare inspection reports and document needed corrections
• Work with project teams including contractors, project managers, and engineers to discuss inspection results and address any issues
• Attend meetings and provide inspection updates
• Provide recommendations to bring non-compliant work up to standard
• Monitor material quality and workmanship
• Oversee job sites for safety compliance
• Report and address any safety hazards or violations promptly
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• NICET Level III or IV certification (or NYSDOT equivalent experience)
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification (required)
• Prior experience with roadway, utility, or transportation construction projects preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access and navigate construction sites
• Ability to transverse uneven grounds.
• Environmental Conditions: Office environment, field environment, construction site environment and inclement weather conditions.

Salary Range:

$35 - $55/hour

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

Fisher Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.