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. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.
Position Overview
The Inspector II is responsible for conducting more advanced inspections independently and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and codes. They demonstrate a higher degree of technical competence, have achieved certifications, and provide support to junior staff.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or welding certificate preferred. 3+ years of experience in field inspections or materials testing. Industry certifications strongly preferred (e.g., ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, ICC certifications). Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. Proficiency in reading blueprints, standards, and technical specifications. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Preferred Qualifications
Travel Requirements
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:
Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
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.
The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
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.
Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
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EEO Statement
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here
Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc. (Universal) is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental sciences, construction materials testing, and threshold inspection. We are a growing, competitive firm with a strong position and reputation in our industry. We are always looking for ways to provide enhanced services. With this in mind, we began offering private provider inspection (PPI) and plan review in 2003, and added in-house geophysical engineering and surveys to our already wide range of construction-related services.
Universal’s mission is to do “WHATEVER IT TAKES” to provide our services with a primary focus on understanding and delivering solutions for each of our individual client’s needs, be that timeliness, cost-saving recommendations, ingenuity or any other requirement they may have.