
Resident Engineer / Transportation Construction Inspector
Required skills
- NICET III
- NICET IV
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction
Nice to have
- roadway construction
- utility construction
- transportation construction
Role summary
Fisher Associates is seeking a Resident Engineer / Construction Inspector (NICET III or IV) for a culvert repair project in Vestal, NY, lasting approximately 2-3 months. The role involves performing on-site inspections to ensure construction aligns with approved plans, codes, and safety regulations. Responsibilities include documenting progress, identifying deviations, monitoring material quality, reporting safety hazards, and preparing inspection reports. The position requires NICET Level III or IV certification or equivalent experience, and OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification. Prior experience in roadway, utility, or transportation construction is preferred. The role involves physical demands and exposure to various work environments.
Description
Fisher Associates is seeking a Resident Engineer / Construction Inspector (NICET III or IV) to oversee a culvert repair project in the Town of Vestal.
Location: Vestal, NY
Project Duration: Approx. 2-3 months
What you will do:
- Perform on-site inspections to confirm construction activities match approved plans and codes
- Identify and report any deviations from approved plans and specifications
- Ensure work complies with local, state, and federal requirements
- Keep clear inspection records, including photos and notes
- Prepare inspection reports and document needed corrections
- Work with project teams including contractors, project managers, and engineers to discuss inspection results and address any issues
- Attend meetings and provide inspection updates
- Provide recommendations to bring non-compliant work up to standard
- Monitor material quality and workmanship
- Oversee job sites for safety compliance
- Report and address any safety hazards or violations promptly
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- NICET Level III or IV certification (or NYSDOT equivalent experience)
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification (required)
- Prior experience with roadway, utility, or transportation construction projects preferred
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to access and navigate construction sites
- Ability to transverse uneven grounds.
- Environmental Conditions: Office environment, field environment, construction site environment and inclement weather conditions.
Salary Range: $35 - $55/hour
Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.
Fisher Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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