Construction Services Inspector / Field Engineer

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Job Description

Oversee transportation construction operations on-site, ensuring activities conform to plans, specifications, and quality standards. Collaborate with owners, contractors, and agencies, attend meetings, prepare reports, negotiate change orders, coordinate material testing and surveys, measure quantities, and document activities. In the office, assist with proposals, budget estimates, and constructability reviews.

Hard Requirements

• Associate's degree in civil engineering technology, construction management, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years transportation or municipal construction inspection experience
• Verify construction conformance with plans and specifications; coordinate material testing
• Knowledge of construction methods and construction documentation
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications and construction plans
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic Microstation or AutoCAD/Civil 3D knowledge
• MS Office Suite proficiency
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Valid driver's license with clean record
• Ability to work outdoors year-round, occasional overnight hours
• Ability to carry 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Ability to obtain MnDOT Construction Certifications
• US work authorization without visa sponsorship

Soft Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil/construction engineering
• Topographic survey experience
• Railroad safety and coordination familiarity
• MicroStation or AutoCAD Civil 3D training/experience
• Erosion control, grading plans, and SWPPP preparation experience
• Valid MnDOT Construction Certifications (Aggregate Production, Bituminous Street, Concrete Field, Grading and Base, Bridge Construction, ADA/Site Management, Erosion Control)