Resident Engineer/Transportation Construction Inspector

Fisher Associates; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Fisher Associates seeks a Resident Engineer/Transportation Construction Inspector to oversee a Traffic Signal upgrade project in the Town of Pittsford, NY. This on-site role focuses on inspections to ensure work complies with approved plans, codes, and safety standards, with coordination among contractors, PMs, and engineers.

The position involves preparing inspection reports, reporting deviations, monitoring material quality, and addressing non-compliant work, with expected project duration of

Qualifications

• NICET Level III certification (or NYSDOT equivalent experience).
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification (required).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

NICET Level III cert

OSHA 10-Hour

Job description

Description

Fisher Associates is seeking a Resident Engineer/ Transportation Construction Inspector to oversee a Traffic Signal upgrade project in the Town of Pittsford NY. Work includes Traffic signal upgrades and sidewalks. Construction is anticipated in 2027.

Location: Town of Pittsford

Project Duration: Approx. 3 months

Level: III

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

Qualifications:

• NICET Level III certification (or NYSDOT equivalent experience)
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification (required)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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; exposure to dust, noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions when working in the field.

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.