Construction Engineering Inspector

Job Title: Construction Inspector / Civil Engineering Technician

Essential Skills

• 3+ years in Construction Inspection/Observation or as a Civil Engineering Technician.
• Experience with reviewing construction plans and documentation for infrastructure construction projects.
• Previous experience in fieldwork for construction engineering or civil engineering projects.
• Valid Driver's License.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an ABET-accredited college preferred but not required
• Direct experience as a Construction Inspector/Observer, Construction Engineer, or Civil Engineering Technician (or related position).
• Experience with projects related to wastewater treatment or water systems.

Job Description

The Construction Inspector / Civil Engineering Technician, also known as a Construction Services Specialist, will oversee and review the construction process from the field. The role involves ensuring that projects comply with engineering plans and specifications throughout their construction phases. Projects will encompass a variety of municipal and public utility developments, including wastewater treatment plants, stormwater systems, drinking water treatment facilities, pump stations, and roadway utilities, with a primary focus on underground water infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Document construction activities and conduct construction inspections from the project site.
• Collect, maintain, and organize construction documentation.
• Review engineering and construction documents for projects.
• Conduct onsite reviews of construction project sites to ensure compliance with engineering plans and specifications.
• Collaborate and maintain client relationships on the project site.
• Communicate effectively with contractors and subcontractors.
• Verify design plan accuracy at project sites.
• Propose improvements or recommend alterations when necessary during construction.
• Consult with contractors and engineers regarding construction activities, construction reports, and engineering designs.
• Review changes in construction and material specifications from developments during project construction.
• Provide assistance and expertise on construction projects regarding reports, inspections, tests, and other engineering records.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $33.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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