Transportation Construction Inspector Trainee - Kleinfelder Inc

Century Engineering, LLC, (NXL a division of Kleinfelder), is a multidisciplinary professional services firm offering a broad range of services to include consulting, engineering, environmental, planning, design, and construction services. With a dedicated staff of over 600 technical and administrative personnel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, we provide our clients with quality, innovative and value-added professional services in many specialized areas. Orientated around our employees first, NXL provides competitive salaries and an excellent comprehensive benefits package which includes a 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave time and various employee perks and discounts. In addition to offering a challenging and diverse work environment, NXL's culture encourages community service, continued learning, personal growth and fun!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? NXL's local area operational support teams coordinate and lead! We are looking for a teammate that is interested in providing high level and proactive support to different service lines!

NXL, a division of Kleinfelder, is a professional Construction Management and Surveying firm specializing in transportation projects. We are currently seeking motivated candidates to fill our full-time Transportation Construction Inspector Trainee roles. Work assignments will be in the southwest area of VA.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect materials used by contractors on highway construction on-site and document compliance with specifications
• Inspect various phases of contractor work to ensure proper highway construction
• Read and interpret construction plans for structures, bridges and roadways with an understanding of construction specifications, engineering tables and reference materials
• Perform field tests/sampling for material specification compliance
• Document field inspections, pay quantities, other important relevant project information

Qualifications:

• 0-1 year of experience in the transportation construction industry preferred but not required including: paving/asphalt, surveying, traffic signals, flagger/traffic control and road or bridge construction and maintenance
• Willing to learn VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications as well as construction project documentation procedures as well as earn field material certifications.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Some education/training in civil engineering, construction technology or related field preferred
• Industry and VDOT certifications preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend and speak English fluently
• Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements
• Technical knowledge or familiarity with use of PC-based computer systems and/or tablet systems
• Current/valid State Driver's License REQUIRED with acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a fingerprint/background check REQUIRED

Benefits/incentives: 

• Competitive Wages
• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development
• Employee referral bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry

Century Engineering, LLC, a Kleinfelder Company, is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Committed to employment equality, employment selections and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Century ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If a medical condition or disability necessitates a reasonable accommodation for any part of this application process, please contact Cent_HR@kleinfelder.com or call 443-589-2400 (MD, DE, PA) 804-644-4600 (VA) and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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