Special Inspector with CWI

Overview:   SUMMIT Engineering, Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Company has an opening in our Construction Services Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope. 
As a Special Inspector, you will be responsible for providing various testing and inspections on new and on-going projects to verify compliance with building codes and standards. 

Job Responsibilities

• Travel to various job sites in a company provided vehicle
• Perform routine field tests or inspections
• Complete structural concrete and reinforcing code and job specification compliance
• Understand structural masonry code and job specification compliance
• Determine pre-stressed and post tension concrete tendons and reinforcing code and job specification compliance
• Perform inspections of soil, concrete, asphalt, steel and/or wood framing
• Determine spray-applied fireproofing code and job specification compliance
• Document field activity and report findings to the clients and supervisors
• Daily communication with site contractors, other technicians and project managers
• Other duties as assigned
 
• This position offers career advancement such as paid certifications. 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
• Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing and potentially repetitive motions
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)
• Some weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required. You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples)
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Ability to calculate results from construction inspections
• Ability to accurately complete field-testing paperwork and detailed figures
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, detailed reports, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• 2 years of prior field and/or inspections experience
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to use technology/computer
• Required: Active Certifications: Masonry, Concrete, Soils, Spray-Applied Fireproofing, Post Tensioned Slabs, etc. or EI (Engineer-in-Training) licensure
• Required: Active CWI certification
• Preferred but not required: AAS or BS in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or related degree
• Preferred but not required: Knowledge or certifications in radiation safety, Virginia DOT/Roadway, Earthworks and Concrete certification

Who We Are:   UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.   Growing in ExcellenceAs the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 60+ branches and 3,100 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.  Why Work at UES?We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click