Chief Inspector Structures

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.  Lochner – learn more about us

*This position will be working on projects in Rhode Island*

Your impact:

• Supervision of Bridge Field Inspection.
• Ensure material testing is compliant with project specifications and RIDOT schedule of testing requirements.
• Coordinate with contractor QC personnel and RIDOT Materials Lab to collect test samples and material certifications.
• Plans, reviews, and assigns work of construction field office personnel including Lochner staff, sub-consultants and partners
• Supervises a team of inspectors responsible for monitoring work quality and performance
• Reviews project activities with client and contractor's field supervision to resolve disputes and other project issues
• Read and Interpret complex contract plans and specifications
• Read and interpret construction contract language

Who you are:

• NICET or PE + 6 years’ structural engineering experience.
• BSCE or NICET required.
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, and swing shifts as required on assigned projects
• Requires progressive work related experience

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career. Benefits (Eligible for Full Time Employees)

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match 
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

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Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squattin