Field Inspector (Roadway Engineer)

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you’re [Role] ready to [insert key responsibility] and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. You’ll [insert main activities that will be performed to support the key responsibility.]
Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of roadway construction activities to verify compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, and applicable standards.
• Monitor and inspect utility construction activities, including water main and sewer main installations, to ensure quality workmanship and conformance with project requirements.
• Review and interpret roadway plans, engineering drawings, specifications, and construction schedules to support inspection activities and identify potential issues.
• Document daily construction operations, quantities completed, workforce and equipment utilization, weather conditions, and project progress.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility providers, engineers, and agency representatives to resolve field issues and maintain project schedules.
• Communicate inspection findings, construction concerns, and project updates to clients, project managers, and engineering staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Verify materials, construction methods, and completed work meet project specifications, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Attend project meetings and provide field observations, technical support, and recommendations regarding roadway and utility construction activities.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Field Inspector or equivalent construction field experience on public works projects, including roadway, paving, sidewalk, and utility improvements.
• Experience inspecting water main installations, sewer main installations, treatment plant construction, or related utility infrastructure is preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of construction inspection practices, quality assurance procedures, and public works construction standards.
• Ability to verify contractor work for compliance with project plans, specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
• Experience measuring, tracking, and verifying completed work quantities and supporting project documentation.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with engineers, contractors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare accurate daily inspection reports and maintain detailed records of construction activities, progress, and field observations.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally to project sites; overnight travel is not required.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

• Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Professional
• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.

Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!