CWI Special Inspector

Overview:     UES Professional Solutions 29, Inc. (UES), formerly known as SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc., has an opening in our Construction Services Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.   UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.   Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.   As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. As a CWI Special Inspector, you will be responsible for providing various testing and inspections on new and on-going projects to verify compliance with building codes and standards.   Job Responsibilities:

Travel safely to various job sites in a company provided vehicle; maintain company vehicle (schedule oil changes, inside/outside upkeep and complete monthly vehicle inspection reports)

Perform routine field tests or inspections

Inspect, assess and determine weld quality meets the acceptable criteria of a specific code or other specifications and safety regulations

Verify welding procedures, welder qualifications and material specifications

Prepare reports with detailed documentation of inspections, testing and findings including any defects or discrepancies

Read maps, blueprints, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans

Complete structural concrete and reinforcing code and job specification compliance

Understand structural masonry code and job specification compliance

Determine pre-stressed and post tension concrete tendons, reinforcing code and job specification compliance

Perform inspections of soil, concrete, asphalt, steel and/or wood framing

Determine spray-applied fireproofing code and job specification compliance

Document accurate and detailed field activity/inspections and report findings/diagrams to the clients and supervisors

Communicate daily with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers verbally and electronically

Complete and prepare accurate and detailed field-testing reports on a daily basis

Follow all company safety procedures and policies

Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

High School diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites

Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record

2 years of prior field and/or inspections experience

Required: Certified Welding Inspector certification

Required: Master Special Inspector certification and/or active ICC Certifications in Masonry, Soils, Spray-Applied Fireproofing, Post-Tension, Concrete, etc. or EI (Engineer-in-Training) licensure

Preferred but not required: AAS or BS in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or related degree

Preferred but not required: Knowledge or certifications in radiation safety, NCDOT/SCDOT Roadway, Earthworks certification

Ability to read and interpret construction documents

Ability to calculate results from construction inspections

Ability to accurately complete field-testing paperwork and detailed figures

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, detailed reports, short correspondence and memos

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization

Strong written and verbal communication and ability to use technology/computer

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday with some weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments

Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting and repetitive motions

Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)

You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day within the Mid-Atlantic region

Some weekend, overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required

Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples)