Construction Inspector (W/WW plant, wtr mains) - year-round work

Job Description

Job Description

We’re hiring Engineering Technicians | Construction Inspectors ( primarily W/WW treatment plants and water main projects ) - all experience levels!

CTL Engineering ( is an award winning, full service consulting engineering firm with (15) locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, VA, NC, and SC with a rich history over our (98) years in business. We provide civil/site design and land surveying, environmental, geotechnical, construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing/building envelope, A/V system design, troubleshooting and installation, and specialized testing services to the construction industry.

We are looking for all experience levels of Engineering Technicians | Construction Inspectors who will play a key role in our Construction Administration/Construction Inspection division. Ongoing mentoring and training will be provided, based on your experience level, with opportunities for increasing responsibility if that is your career trajectory and interest.

• High School and Tech/Trade School grads/Associate degrees with a genuine interest in construction inspection are encouraged to apply!
  • Prior experience/exposure to water/wastewater plant and/or water main projects is a strong plus but not required.
• New Grads ( or experienced ) with Bachelors’ degrees in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (focus on construction inspection and administration) are encouraged to apply as well!

If you are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends, enjoy problem-solving, and have a creative approach to construction inspection operations, we want to hear from you!

This is more than a job posting … it's an invitation to bring your expertise to a company where innovation and passion converge seamlessly.

Highlights:

• Project types will focus primarily on Water/Wastewater plants and water main projects (repairs, installations) in the Ashtabula/northeast Ohio region.
• A company truck can be provided or you can use your personal vehicle and receive a reimbursement.
• The typical schedule is Monday-Friday – day shift typically (@7am-5pm).
  • If bad weather affects the timeline, some Saturdays may be needed to meet our clients project schedules.
  • Night time work may occur occasionally but we strive to give as much advance notice of possible so you can plan accordingly.
• This is year-round work since work is below the frost line.

Responsibilities :

• Performs construction engineering technician and inspection services primarily involving concrete testing, rebar inspection, and other building materials for W/WW plant construction projects and overseeing utility location, digging, and water main installations/connections and repairs for municipal clients.
• Responsible for testing, inspecting, and reporting on specific aspects of construction works in progress, such as concrete pours, rebar placement, utility location, vertical and horizontal digging, as examples.
• Performs inspections for construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with state specifications, plans, and/or proposals for construction work.
• Notify the Contractor or the Project Engineer of non-conforming work.
• May be responsible for inspection and sampling of construction materials.
• Performs computations with formulas, plots data, and draws simple curves and graphs.
• Assists Engineers in field during soil and materials investigations.
• Ensures that job site tests/observations, including quality control, quality assurance, and verifications are performed in accordance with the standard test/observation methods, project specifications and other contract documents.
• Prepares and maintains project records and reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of engineering, construction, testing and inspection principles is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of materials testing - standard testing and observation methods – is a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction or engineering principles is a strong plus.
• Ability to perform quality control initiatives.
• Ability to perform testing and lab reporting.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to perform engineering and construction field-testing.
• Ability to work in external environment conditions during difficult weather.
• Ability to work and provide status updates independently.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education:

• High School, Technical School, Community College, or Bachelor’s (Const Mgt degree or Civil Eng) graduate.
• New Grads are encouraged to apply!

Certifications:

• ACI Grade I Concrete Testing Technician (preferred but not required)

Physical Requirements :

• Primary work location is in the field and will require candidate to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Benefits:

CTL Engineering offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, an award-winning ESOP ( Employee Stock Ownership Plan ), and a 401K plan.

CTL Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.