Structures Inspectors - High Speed Rail

Arcadis; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 176,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

20 days of PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Structures Inspector in Selma, CA to perform essential construction inspections, ensuring compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in transportation construction inspection and a relevant degree. This position offers a competitive salary range of $109,000 - $176,800 along with benefits including medical and PTO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in Transportation Construction Inspection.
• Familiarity with construction materials and methods.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications.
• Conduct visual inspections for quality.
• Maintain and analyze project logs.

Skills

Transportation Construction Inspection

Caltrans inspection experience

Clear communication

Proficiency in Excel and Word

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Arcadis seeks a Structures Inspector to join the team in Selma, CA to perform construction inspections to assure materials and workmanship incorporated into each construction project are in conformity with the requirements of the approved plans and specifications.

Must be able to work onsite in Selma, CA.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications and understand all RFIs (Request for Information), submittals, field design changes, and other change notices documents impacting the work in the field. Ensure construction staff is utilizing and building from the latest and most recent construction documents.
• Review all approved submittals. Verify “approved” or “approved as noted” and ensure comments are incorporated into the work.
• Conduct visual inspections of the work per project specifications and standards.
• Prepare a running “quality” punch list. Publicize this list as part of the weekly progress meeting.
• Participate in the preparation of a “Work Plan” for each distinct element of the work.
• Coordinate and compile associated documentation of testing data with 3rd party materials testing lab and their on-site personnel.
• Perform quality control inspections. Focus on the four phases of inspection (plan the work; initial inspection; follow-up daily inspections and close-out inspection).
• Maintain records of quality testing such as pipe pressure testing, soil density records, etc. Prepare a running “quality” punch list. Publicize this list as part of the weekly progress meeting.
• Prepare and actively participate in the resolution of project deficiency reporting by writing NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports).
• Ability to quantify work performed and document records. Maintain project deficiency and noncompliance logs.
• Maintain “project” logs of quality testing such as concrete breaks, compaction testing, pipe pressure testing, etc. Analyze project logs for trends indicating early signs of potential deficiencies. Include project logs in the monthly report.
• Take and file photographs documenting the work daily. Prepare a comprehensive Daily Inspection Report (DIR) for the work being performed.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in the field of Transportation Construction Inspection
• Caltrans and/or California transportation inspection experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• OHSA 10 or 30 safety training

Key Skills and Attributes

• Establish and maintain open communication with those contacted during work. Will confer routinely with contractor's management staff, representatives from other State and public agencies, and the general public to resolve problems relating to the terms of the contract.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required when operating a company vehicle on official business in the performance of duties driving to various field locations as required.
• Knowledge of construction materials; mathematics as applied to civil engineering; methods, materials, and equipment used in construction; including surveying.
• Drawings and Specifications; RFIs, Submittals, and other change notices documents impacting the work in the field. Ensure construction staff is utilizing and building from the latest and most recent construction documents.
• Prepare clear and concise written correspondence and reports; maintain accurate daily reports of construction site activity, field measurement for progress payment, and produce required reports on progress, safety, quality, schedule, and budget status.
• Take appropriate action in all situations and display strong adaptability skills; determine quality, materials, and workmanship through inspection, and determine compliance with specifications.
• Working knowledge of and the ability to follow and apply the information contained in directives and policies; proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, and other engineer-related software.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters and are adopting a skills-based approach to help you carve your career path and maximize impact.

You’ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Join Arcadis and create a legacy.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full-time and part-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, standard and long-term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, and optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days of PTO that accrue per year. Salary range for this position is $109,000 - $176,800, with actual salaries varying based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.