Roadway/Bridge Construction Inspectors

Oneatlas; Duluth, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Atlas is seeking Roadway Construction Inspectors to join our Quality Management and Construction Inspection practice team in Duluth, Georgia. This advanced journey position provides technical support to engineers in roadway and structure construction acceptance inspections and materials testing verification.

Work involves decision making on large projects, with field measurements, reporting, and coordination with other inspectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and progressive inspection experience.
• Progressive transportation inspection or technician experience for the specified education path.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent and moderately complex inspections of roadway and bridge construction activities to verify compliance with contract documents, project specifications, and quality standards.
• Inspect, sample, and test construction materials, including soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete, to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluate pavement construction operations, including placement, depth, alignment, compaction, and surface quality.
• Monitor roadway and structural construction activities to ensure work meets plans, specifications, and standards.
• Observe and document construction of structural elements including foundations, culverts, piling, reinforcing steel, concrete placement, and backfill.
• Verify installation and maintenance of traffic control systems and erosion control measures.
• Perform field measurements, calculations, and quantity verification for pay estimates and project docs.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, testing records, and project documentation.
• Support project teams with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading plans

Mathematical calculations

Attention to detail

Field inspection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology with 5 years of inspection experience

Tools

GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification

GSWCC Level 1A Certification

Job description

At the heart of everything we do is our people. People who are masters of their fields. People who strive to deliver quality and excellence. People who make a difference in their communities.

Our employees believe in our purpose and know that our work ultimately makes the world a better place. When you bring your talents to Atlas, you become part of a national team of over 3,500 experienced engineers, environmental scientists, inspectors, and other professionals working to improve the infrastructure assets and natural environment in the communities where we live and work.

At Atlas, we’re committed to fostering a company culture that is welcoming for every employee.

Our People

Pushing the limits of what’s possible, we’re a place for intellectual curiosity.

Our employees believe in our purpose and know that our work ultimately makes the world a better place. When you bring your talents to Atlas, you become part of a national team of over 3,500 experienced engineers, environmental scientists, inspectors, and other professionals working to improve the infrastructure assets and natural environment in the communities where we live and work.

Your future at Atlas awaits – join us today!

Are you ready to work for one of the fastest growing infrastructure and environmental solutions companies in the country? Will you accept the challenge to innovate and solve complex and sophisticated problems? Do you want to grow as a professional, and transform and better the communities where you live and work?

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

We are seeking Roadway Construction Inspectors to join our Quality Management and Construction Inspection practice team in Duluth, Georgia.

This is an advanced journey to advanced level inspector position technical work supporting engineers in functional areas of roadway and structure construction acceptance inspection and materials sampling and testing verification. Employee supports engineers and lead inspectors in the management of construction activities on large complex construction projects. Work usually involves a significant amount of decision making and use of judgment and may include providing work directions to others.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform independent and moderately complex inspections of roadway and bridge construction activities to verify compliance with contract documents, project specifications, and quality standards.
• Inspect, sample, and test construction materials, including soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete, to ensure quality, proper composition, and compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluate pavement construction operations, including placement, depth, alignment, compaction, and surface quality.
• Monitor roadway and structural construction activities to ensure work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Observe and document construction of structural elements, including foundation excavations, culverts, piling, reinforcing steel, structural steel, concrete placement, and backfill operations.
• Verify the installation and maintenance of traffic control systems and erosion and sediment control measures.
• Perform field measurements, calculations, and quantity verification to support contract administration, pay estimates, and project documentation.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely inspection reports, testing records, and project documentation.
• Support project teams by performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field with a minimum of two (2) years of progressive transportation inspection or technician experience.
• OR an associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology with five (5) years of progressive transportation inspection or technician experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level 1A Certification (Erosion and Sediment Control).
• Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor (WECS) Certification.
• GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification or American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification.
• OR a high school diploma or GED with seven (7) years of progressive transportation inspection or technician experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and directly related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of highway construction specifications, standards, materials, methods, equipment, and accepted construction practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply construction plans, contract documents, specifications, inspection procedures, and related project documentation.
• Proficiency in performing mathematical calculations related to transportation and highway construction, including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric computations.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Technician
• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.