{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"32a4738176f123400a72b1b9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/32a4738176f123400a72b1b9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/32a4738176f123400a72b1b9","title":"Special Inspector","description":"Who We Are:\nAt UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.\nPosition Overview:\nThe Special Inspector is responsible for conducting more advanced inspections independently and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and codes. They demonstrate a higher degree of technical competence, have achieved certifications, and provide support to junior staff.\nResponsibilities:\n\nPerform independent field inspections and materials testing for a range of construction projects.\nInterpret and apply building codes, project specifications, and standards to ensure compliance.\nCompile detailed inspection reports, diagrams, and findings with minimal oversight.\nProvide technical support and mentorship to junior or trainee inspectors.\nCommunicate effectively with project teams, including engineers, dispatchers, and clients\nMaintain certifications and stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and technical best practices.\nOperate company vehicles and ensure timely documentation of maintenance needs.\n\nQualifications:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or welding certificate preferred.\n3+ years of experience in field inspections or materials testing.\nIndustry certifications strongly preferred (e.g., ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, ICC certifications).\nValid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.\nProficiency in reading blueprints, standards, and technical specifications.\nStrong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.\nAbility to work independently with limited supervision\nTravel Requirements:\nThis position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business\nobjectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on\nproject needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may\nbe conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and\nuse of PPE is required during travel and on-site work. Physical Demands & Work Environment:\nThis position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:\nSites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.\nModerate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.\nExposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.\nThe physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:\nAbility to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.\nAbility to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.\nFrequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.\nAbility to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.\nAbility to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.\nAbility to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).\nEEO Statement:\nUES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. 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They demonstrate a higher degree of technical competence, have achieved certifications, and provide support to junior staff.\nResponsibilities:\n\nPerform independent field inspections and materials testing for a range of construction projects.\nInterpret and apply building codes, project specifications, and standards to ensure compliance.\nCompile detailed inspection reports, diagrams, and findings with minimal oversight.\nProvide technical support and mentorship to junior or trainee inspectors.\nCommunicate effectively with project teams, including engineers, dispatchers, and clients\nMaintain certifications and stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and technical best practices.\nOperate company vehicles and ensure timely documentation of maintenance needs.\n\nQualifications:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or welding certificate preferred.\n3+ years of experience in field inspections or materials testing.\nIndustry certifications strongly preferred (e.g., ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, ICC certifications).\nValid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.\nProficiency in reading blueprints, standards, and technical specifications.\nStrong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.\nAbility to work independently with limited supervision\nTravel Requirements:\nThis position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business\nobjectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on\nproject needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may\nbe conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and\nuse of PPE is required during travel and on-site work. Physical Demands & Work Environment:\nThis position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:\nSites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.\nModerate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.\nExposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.\nThe physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:\nAbility to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.\nAbility to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.\nFrequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.\nAbility to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.\nAbility to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.\nAbility to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).\nEEO Statement:\nUES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. 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