Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Globally, Atkins is the largest UK-based engineering and design consultancy and the world's 11th largest design firm with nearly 18,000 employees worldwide. We have the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

At Atkins, we offer our employees more than just a job; we offer an opportunity to shape the world for generations to come through innovative and sound design. As the official engineer of the 2012 London Olympics, few companies can rival the size and diversity of our projects. Whether it’s the concept for a new skyscraper, the upgrade of a rail network, the modeling of a flood defense system or the improvement of a management process, we plan, design and enable solutions.

Atkins seeks energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starters to join our North Carolina staff as a Transportation Technician. The ideal candidates will monitor the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance primarily for bridge construction projects of moderate to considerable complexity. The work will be located in NCDOT Division 12 located in Shelby, NC and surrounding counties. We are looking for approximately 6 to 8 inspectors to oversee this construction.

• Reads contract plans, specifications, shop drawings, and regulatory agency manuals.

• Observes construction work such as trench excavation, pipe placement, backfill operations, pile driving, structure placement, steel reinforcement, concrete pouring, etc.

• Reviews shop drawings within limited area of expertise; logs and reports materials and work.

• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

• Documents field quantities to assist in processing contractor pay requests.

The appropriately qualified candidate will have the following core competencies and required experience: High school diploma (or equivalent) plus eight years related experience OR an Associate’s Degree in a related technical field plus six years related experience is required.

The Construction Inspector is expected to have 6 years of inspection experience including a working knowledge of structure and bridge construction methods, materials, standards and specifications; working knowledge of the NCDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual; and knowledge in the use of contract management software.

Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment, and EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations; and of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment.

Ability to provide technical supervision and leadership to other inspectors; read and interpret roadway, bridge, and structure plans and contract specifications; apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments; maintain detailed records; perform required materials testing; and communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.

Certifications:

NCDOT Concrete Field Technician I/ACI Level 1

Erosion Control certification

Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.