Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mining Engineering, or related field preferred.
0 - 5 years of recent experience in heavy construction, particularly in tunnel or pipeline inspection.
Experience on at least one heavy civil or tunnel project, with trenchless tunneling preferred.
Strong understanding of construction processes and industry practices.
Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including wearing personal protective equipment and navigating tight spaces.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook; knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam is a plus.
Excellent written, verbal communication, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
Assist inspectors and Resident Engineer in observing and documenting construction activities.
Support preparation of daily inspection reports, tracking labor, equipment, and materials.
Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety requirements during construction.
Review contractor documentation, including submittals and field reports.
Monitor materials delivered to the site, verifying quantities and quality.
Maintain project documentation using internal and client systems.
Promote a safe work environment in compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Utilize Project Information Management System (PIMS) for preparing Inspection Reports.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on significant water and wastewater or transit infrastructure projects.
On-site position with potential for shift work, providing diverse work experiences.
Exposure to advanced construction techniques, including trenchless tunneling.
Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals in the field.
Potential for travel or relocation, enhancing career growth and networking opportunities.
Full Job Description
Construction Inspector/Field Engineer
Delve Underground is looking for a Construction Inspector/Field Engineer in our New York office within our Construction Management Practice. The Inspector/Field Engineer will work at a project field office in the New York area primarily on water and wastewater or transit heavy civil shaft and tunnel construction projects. Travel or relocation to other areas may be required.
The successful candidate for this position should have experience in heavy civil construction projects for water and wastewater and transit infrastructure. Tunnel experience, including trenchless experience, is considered to be relevant.
This is an on-site position and may include shift work.
Responsibilities:
Assist inspectors, senior inspectors and Resident Engineer with observing and documenting construction activities.
Support the preparation of daily inspection reports, including labor, equipment, and materials tracking.
Observe construction work to help ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
Assist with reviewing contractor documentation such as submittals and field reports.
Monitor materials delivered to the site and support verification of quantities and quality.
Help maintain project documentation using internal and client systems.
Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with applicable safety policies and procedures.
Utilize Agency/client Project Information Management System (PIMS) and/or other Agency/Client electronic systems for preparing Inspection Reports.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mining Engineering, or related field preferred.
0 - 5 years of recent experience in heavy construction, inspecting tunnels or pipelines for large and complex engineering/construction projects.
Preference to candidates with experience on at least one heavy civil or tunnel project including trenchless tunneling experience.
Knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as a respirator; meet physical demands of the position such as walking, standing, lifting up to 40 Lbs., climbing ladders, bending, squatting, and crawling in tight spaces to safely access work sites.
Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook. Preferred knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
Excellent written, verbal communication, and organizational skills.
Compensation reflects the cost of labor across our geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location, experience, knowledge, and skills.
