Civil Engineer - Inspector

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is looking for professionals to join our ever-expanding transportation team here in the Western New York area. We are currently looking for a Construction Inspector I/II interested in highway, bridge, and other related transportation construction projects. The successful candidate will have a basic understanding of construction industry standards and practices in the transportation sector and be interested in acquiring experience and expertise on large scale highway and bridge construction projects.

The successful candidate will:

• Have interest in a diverse range of construction projects including but not limited to bridge, highway, culvert, and related transportation improvement projects.

• Be detail oriented and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks at a time.

• Possess appropriate level of education and/or experience.

• Have valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Description of Duties:

• Candidate will report to senior level inspection staff and assist with monitoring of daily construction activities, tracking and reporting quantity usage, and preparing daily work reports as needed.

• Verify conformance of materials supplied by contractor with standard specifications and contract documents.

• Interpret construction drawings and specifications on projects as needed.

• Must be willing to work weekends and/or weeknights as necessary.

Candidate Qualifications:

• 0-5 years inspection experience related to highway and bridge construction including New York State Department of Transportation, New York State Thruway Authority, and/or locally-administered Federal-Aid projects.

• Proficiency in collecting data, interpreting plans, conducting field measurements, performing calculations, and documenting work performed by contractor.

• Proficiency with standard software applications and ability to learn new programs.

• Associates Degree in Civil Engineering/Technology or Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering/Technology.

• Good organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is $55,000 - $67,000.

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.