What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector position at Alliant Engineering, Inc.?
You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a diverse and equitable culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we're excited to have you be a part of it.
The Impact You'll Have:
As a Construction Inspector, you'll have the chance to provide inspection support for the construction of roadways, bridges, and related transportation projects located in the state of Minnesota. Advance your career by being exposed to a variety of inspection work on construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with project inspection and oversight
- Verify conformance with plans and specifications
- Prepare pay estimates and maintain detailed project records for private, city, county, MnDOT, and federal projects.
- Coordinate materials testing activities and perform quantity calculations and produce project record documentation
- Learn design and project review tasks with assistance of other experienced construction inspection staff, which include plan and specification constructability reviews, plan tabulation development and layouts
- Assist with private and public utility coordination activities and perform basic survey and design calculations
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in roadway construction inspection or related field required
- Strong knowledge of civil construction practices, materials, and applicable codes/regulations
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, organization and multi-tasking skills
- Proficient in inspection tools and software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent technical, written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interpret civil construction plans, specifications, and schedules
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in construction technology, construction management or engineering
- Ability to perform work on Microstation or AutoCAD a plus
- MnDOT Technical Certifications and experience with Federal and State Aid projects is preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and uneven terrain
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
Benefits:
At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including:
- Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
- Market-leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution programs
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability and Long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
- Wellness Programs & Competitions
- Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Casual work environment
- Paid Professional Development and Training
- Community Involvement/Charity Events
- Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, etc.)
Who We Are:
Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it.
We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We provide a culture of diversity, equity, and support, where everyone is given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can't wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
