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Entry Level Construction Inspector

Trilon Group • Full-time • Barnegat, New Jersey, United States • $25 - $28 / hour • 3w ago

Entry Level Construction Inspector

Department: Construction/CEI

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Barnegat, NJ

Compensation: $25.00 - $28.00 / hour

Description

About Artheon

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

We are seeking fresh engineering graduates to support transportation and infrastructure construction projects across highways, bridges, and airports. The successful candidate will perform field inspection and office engineering duties, including interpreting construction plans and specifications, overseeing materials testing, reviewing documentation, and preparing reports. Experience with NJDOT or NJ Turnpike Authority projects is highly desirable.

This is an on-site position requiring daily field presence. The role involves outdoor work in varying conditions and flexibility to accommodate night shifts and occasional weekend assignments based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform field inspections on highway, bridge, airport, and transportation infrastructure construction projects
Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards
Read and interpret engineering plans, drawings, specifications, and contract documents
Prepare daily inspection reports, field documentation, and project records
Assist with Office Engineer responsibilities, including reviewing construction documentation and coordinating project information
Coordinate with Resident Engineers, project managers, contractors, and client agencies
Support materials testing, quality assurance, and project closeout documentation as required
Work on-site daily, with availability for night shifts, overtime, and occasional weekends based on project schedules

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, and technical documents
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work outdoors in an active construction environment
Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, overtime, and occasional weekends as project needs require

Preferred Qualifications

Internship, co-op, or up to two (2) years of experience supporting transportation, highway, bridge, airport, or heavy civil infrastructure projects
Exposure to construction inspection, field engineering, materials testing, or office engineering
OSHA 10 certification
NJACI (New Jersey ACI Concrete Certification)
NJSAT (New Jersey Subsurface Aggregate Technician)
NICET Level I, II, or III certification
Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC) certification
Certified Construction Technologist (CCTC) certification

Benefits

Pay Transparency:
The base salary (or hourly rate) range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.