Transit Field Inspector: Civil Construction Pro

Arcadis U.S.Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Nine paid holidays

15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis U.S. Inc. seeks a Field Inspector to support major transit construction projects in Seattle, working with the Resident Engineer, inspectors, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure field activities meet approved plans, specifications, and safety requirements.

This hands-on role suits someone who thrives in the field and wants to grow in transit and heavy-civil infrastructure. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in civil engineering or construction management and 1–4 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 1-4 years of experience in construction, engineering, or field inspection (transit or heavy civil experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support daily field oversight of contractor activities, ensuring work complies with approved plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Assist with reviewing submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and technical documentation, coordinate responses with design teams and the Resident Engineer.
• Perform field measurements, quantity tracking, and verification of installed work for payment applications.
• Document field conditions through daily reports, photos, inspection logs, and progress summaries.
• Monitor construction progress and help identify potential issues related to schedule, quality, or safety.
• Support coordination with transit operations, maintenance, safety teams, and third-party stakeholders to maintain safe work zones and minimize service impacts.
• Participate in field inspections, testing, and commissioning activities for systems and facilities.
• Assist with change order evaluations, cost analysis, and tracking of project risks.
• Maintain organized project records in accordance with client and firm standards.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all field activities.

Skills

Field inspection

Reading drawings

Contract documents

Communication

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Arcadis U.S. Inc. seeks a Field Inspector to support major transit construction projects in Seattle, working with the Resident Engineer, inspectors, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure field activities meet approved plans, specifications, and safety requirements.

This hands-on role suits someone who thrives in the field and wants to grow in transit and heavy-civil infrastructure. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in civil engineering or construction management and 1–4 years of experience.