Job Description

Location: Champaign, Illinois (Relocation Supported)

Experience Level: 10+ Years

Preferred Education: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (Master's a Plus)

License Required: Illinois Professional Engineer (PE)

Job

We are seeking a highly experienced Construction Inspection Engineer to oversee the inspection of roads, bridges, and related infrastructure for county, city, and other local government agencies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background (geotechnical, structural, or pavement-related) and a proven track record in field inspection and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site inspections of roads, bridges, and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO and ASTM standards for construction and pavement inspection.
• Monitor foundation installations for bridges and retaining walls; prior geotechnical inspection experience is a plus.
• Supervise and document materials testing, including pavement cores, soil compaction, and concrete quality.
• Utilize nuclear density gauges and electrical density gauges for field compaction testing (a plus).
• Review contractor work to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Prepare inspection reports, technical documentation, and compliance evaluations.
• Coordinate with government agencies, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and field inspectors.

Qualifications & Skills:

• PE License in Illinois (Required).
• 10+ years of experience in construction inspection, roads, bridges, or pavement engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (Master's is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO and ASTM standards related to construction inspection.
• Experience with geotechnical foundation inspections (preferred).
• Familiarity with nuclear density gauges and electrical density testing (preferred).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and materials testing results.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Relocation & Work Area:

• Job is based in Champaign, Illinois - candidates from a three-hour driving radius are preferred.
• Relocation support is available for highly qualified candidates.

Why Join Us?

• Work on critical infrastructure projects at the local government level.
• Gain exposure to diverse engineering challenges in transportation, geotechnical, and structural fields.
• Competitive salary, relocation support, and growth opportunities within the company.

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