UES

Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more.

Responsibilities

• Travel safely to various job sites in a company provided vehicle and maintain the vehicle.
• 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.

Requirements

• Master Special Inspector (MSI) or has ICC Reinforced Concrete & Masonry certification.
• Post Tensioning experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

• This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions.
• Sites may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.