Roadway Construction Inspector & Lab Technician

CTL Engineering, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

ESOP

401K

Job summary

CTL Engineering's Construction Inspection Services team seeks Technicians to support ODOT and local agency projects in the Cleveland area. You will perform earthwork, concrete, asphalt, and utility inspection, conduct field and lab testing, and report findings to engineers.

You’ll work on roadway and bridge projects, learn standard testing methods, and collaborate with a cross‑functional team. A valid driver license and willingness to travel within northern OH are required.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years experience in construction inspection and testing.
• New Trade School/Bachelor’s grads are encouraged to apply – start a career!
• Familiarity with highway construction specifications and previous field experience is a plus/not required.
• Previous experience working for a testing company a plus.
• Experience with concrete, asphalt, earthwork, and utility construction engineering services and inspection/testing is nice to have but not required.
• Experience with field and laboratory testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, masonry, structural steel and fireproofing, etc. is a plus but not required.
• Preferred certifications: ACI Grade I, DOT Asphalt Tech, NICET Level II Soils, ICC Special inspections and/or CWI/NDT inspectors – good to have but not required.
• Must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction engineering technician (inspection) services related to earthwork, concrete, asphalt and utility construction for ODOT, municipalities, and private sector clients.
• Perform engineering and construction field testing primarily roadway/bridge projects.
• Inspect and report on specific aspects of construction works in progress, such as concrete pours, rebar placement, pipe replacements as examples.
• Inspect and sample construction materials.
• Perform computations with formulas, plots data and draws simple curves and graphs.
• Assist Engineers in field during soil and materials investigations.
• Ensure that job site tests/observations, including quality control, quality assurance, and verifications are performed in accordance with the standard test/observation methods, project specifications and other contract documents.
• Perform lab testing and observation of soils, concrete and asphalt.
• Perform inspections for construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with state specifications, plans, and/or proposals for primarily roadway work, roadway, pavement.
• Verify plan quantities and calculations as bid plans.
• Prepare and maintain project records and reports.
• May assist with notifying the Contractor or the Project Engineer of non‑conforming work.

Skills

Construction inspection

Materials testing

Lab testing

Quality control

Report writing

Communication

Education

Trade School or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Field testing equipment

Job description

CTL Engineering's Construction Inspection Services team seeks Technicians to support ODOT and local agency projects in the Cleveland area. You will perform earthwork, concrete, asphalt, and utility inspection, conduct field and lab testing, and report findings to engineers.

You’ll work on roadway and bridge projects, learn standard testing methods, and collaborate with a cross‑functional team. A valid driver license and willingness to travel within northern OH are required.