Construction Inspector / Field Engineer - Kleinfelder Inc

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. 

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder, a long-standing industry leader in the Intermountain West, is looking for a Construction Inspector / Field Engineer to join our Austin, TX office. In addition to the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most interesting projects in the area, Kleinfelder also offers:

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

If you are looking for a CAREER opportunity where you can development your professional skills, enhance your technical certifications, and work on legacy projects; then we want to talk to you!

We're looking for inspection and testing professionals to join us in providing high-level inspection and testing services to our diverse client base on projects throughout Central Texas.  This position offers a dynamic work environment, the opportunity to work on multiple high-profile projects, and be part of an industry leading company.

To be considered for the role of Construction Inspector / Field Engineer the following certifications or experience :

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or 5+ years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience.
• Radiation safety training for the operation of a nuclear density gauge.
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade 1.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A good work ethic and high level of personal integrity.
• Ability to monitor contractors and report results verbally and in writing.
  • Proficiency in preparing clear and accurate detailed reports of testing and inspection activities and maintaining work activity records.
• Attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Authorization to work in the United States.  

This position requires the ability to:

• Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) repetitively and over 50 pounds (22.68 kg) using handling equipment (hand truck, etc.).
• Operate heavy equipment as necessary (i.e., ultrasonic non-destructive testing machine, concrete cylinder press, etc.).
• Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder, traversing over rough broken ground and steep surfaces.
• Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with various levels of safety protection required. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform Field Observations and Materials Sampling/Testing during Construction of Buildings, Bridges and Roadways.
• Perform testing on construction materials including, Soils, Reinforcing Steel, Concrete, Masonry, Structural Steel, Fireproofing, Metal Decking, Roofing and Paving. 
• Write Daily Field Reports documenting work performed by the various contractors and indicating compliance/non-compliance with contract documents.
• Cast Field Samples of Concrete, Masonry, Grout, etc. for strength verification.
• Provide Daily Phone Calls to Department Manager to inform of Daily progress of the project.
• Pick-up construction material samples and deliver to laboratory, deliver equipment to site technicians.

While much of the work is local to the Charlotte-Metro Area, some travel may be required.

In addition to the above required certifications, hiring preference will be given to those with any of the following desired certifications:

• TXDOT testing/inspection certifications
• ICC Special Inspector Certifications (Pre-stressed Concrete, Soil, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Structural Welding, Structural Steel and Bolting)
• PTI Unbonded Level 1 or 2