Senior Structural Inspector

KS Engineers, P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

FSAs

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

KS Engineers, P.C. is seeking a Senior Structural Inspector to perform field inspections of structural and bridge construction and rehabilitation projects.

You will review plans, monitor compliance with NYCDOT requirements, and document activities with daily reports and photos. The role requires a Bachelor's in civil engineering or related field, 5+ years of inspection experience on bridges or transportation projects, and the ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of structural/bridge construction inspection experience.
• Experience with bridge rehabilitation, structural steel, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Knowledge of structural steel inspection, concrete inspection, welding, and high-strength bolting.
• Ability to work independently in the field and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of structural and bridge construction/rehabilitation work.
• Inspect structural steel, concrete, reinforcing steel, welding, bolting, and related construction activities.
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and approved materials.
• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with NYCDOT requirements.
• Document daily activities, quantities, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and photographic documentation.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, Project Manager, contractors, and other inspectors.
• Identify construction issues and communicate deficiencies to the project team.
• Perform field measurements and verify completed work.
• Work safely around active roadways, bridges, elevated structures, and construction equipment.

Skills

Field inspections

Technical inspection

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related

Job description

KSE is a mid-size construction management and engineering firm ranking in the ENR Top 100 for CM and ENR Top 500 for design services. With seven offices across four states (NY, NJ, PA, and CT), the firm has been providing transportation and public infrastructure construction services for more than three and half decades. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position – Senior Structural Inspector

Technical Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of structural and bridge construction/rehabilitation work.
• Inspect structural steel, concrete, reinforcing steel, welding, bolting, and related construction activities.
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and approved materials.
• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with NYCDOT requirements.
• Document daily activities, quantities, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and photographic documentation.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, Project Manager, contractors, and other inspectors.
• Identify construction issues and communicate deficiencies to the project team.
• Perform field measurements and verify completed work.
• Work safely around active roadways, bridges, elevated structures, and construction equipment.

Requirements

Education and Professional Licenses/Registrations

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related
• 5+ years of structural/bridge construction inspection experience.
• Experience with bridge rehabilitation, structural steel, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Knowledge of structural steel inspection, concrete inspection, welding, and high-strength bolting.
• Ability to work independently in the field and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors and at heights.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to perform field inspections
• The ability to perform inspections without undue fear of heights
• Able to use fall protection
• Climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling, reaching above head
• Good sense of balance
• OSHA10 or OSHA30 preferred

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.