Sr. ITS/Tolling Inspector

Metric Engineering, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior ITS/Tolling Inspector to support the I-75 Express Lanes/MPDB project in Southwest Florida.

The role focuses on CEI field inspection duties related to ITS and tolling systems, fiber-optic infrastructure, devices, and testing, with an expected five-year timeline beginning late 2026 or early 2027. The inspector will maintain as-built drawings, document daily work activities, monitor compliance with FDOT procedures, plans, and standards, and report

Qualifications

• Senior-level CEI inspection experience involving ITS and tolling construction.
• Express lanes or managed-lane systems.
• Fiber-optic infrastructure and communications.
• ITS and tolling devices, equipment, and field installations.
• System integration, testing, and acceptance.
• FDOT construction documentation and inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction work; monitor ITS, tolling, communications, electrical, and related field installations to ensure conformance with the plans, specifications, National Electrical Code, FDOT requirements, and other applicable manuals.
• Identify deficiencies, documenting field activities, coordinating with project staff, and escalating issues to the Project Administrator as needed.

Skills

Senior CEI inspection

ITS and tolling construction

FDOT procedures

Documentation

System integration/testing

Fiber-optic infrastructure

Job description

Join our team of professionals! Metric Engineering is searching for a qualified Senior ITS/Tolling Inspector to support the upcoming I-75 Express Lanes/MPDB Project in Southwest Florida. The project is anticipated to begin in late 2026 or early 2027 and is expected to continue for approximately five years. The project extends approximately 23 miles along I-75, from north of Golden Gate Parkway in Collier County to the Alico Road area in Lee County. We prefer candidates who currently reside on Florida’s west coast, ideally within or near the Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, or Fort Myers areas, so the assignment can be supported without extensive weekly travel or long-term hotel accommodations. This position is responsible for senior-level CEI field inspection duties related to ITS and tolling construction, express lanes or managed-lane systems, fiber-optic infrastructure and communications, ITS and tolling devices, equipment, field installations, system integration, testing, and acceptance. The inspector shall maintain as-built drawings of daily work activities and document contractor work activities, personnel, vehicles, installed quantities, testing activities, and acceptance-related documentation. A firm understanding of FDOT construction documentation, inspection procedures, specifications, policies, and applicable ITS/tolling requirements is desired.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inspecting construction work; monitoring ITS, tolling, communications, electrical, and related field installations to ensure conformance with the plans, specifications, National Electrical Code, FDOT requirements, and other applicable manuals.
• Responsible for identifying deficiencies, documenting field activities, coordinating with project staff, and escalating issues to the Project Administrator as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Senior-level CEI inspection experience involving ITS and tolling construction
• Express lanes or managed-lane systems
• Fiber-optic infrastructure and communications
• ITS and tolling devices, equipment, and field installations
• System integration, testing, and acceptance
• FDOT construction documentation and inspection procedures

About Us

Metric Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1976 on the principle of providing personalized consulting engineering services. Today, we are among the top consulting engineering firms specializing in civil and transportation projects. In the last four decades, Metric has successfully completed numerous large, complex transportation projects in the United States and abroad. Our multi-disciplinary workforce and strategically located regional offices enable us to provide both maximized local responsiveness and a diversified technical base.

EOE Statement

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.