LA Deputy Grading Inspector

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

Atlas is seeking a licensedprofessional Deputy Grading Inspector (LADGI) authorized by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) to oversee grading and earthwork activities on construction sites within the City of Los Angeles. This role ensures that all grading operations comply with approved plans, geotechnical engineering recommendations, and local building codes.

Core Responsibilities

The LADGI’s primary role is to monitor and verify that grading and earthwork work is performed in accordance with:

• Approved grading/shoring plans
• Soils and geology reports
• City approval letters

Typical daily tasks include:

• Observing excavation and fill placement to ensure proper depth, width, and compaction
• Monitoring soil compaction to prevent settlement and structural damage
• Checking fill materials for suitability and compliance with specifications
• Reporting field conditions and any deviations from approved plans
• Liaising with contractors and engineers to resolve issues promptly
• Preparing daily inspection reports for the design professional and LADBS
• Identifying and mitigating risks such as slope instability, poor drainage, or unsuitable soils

Primary Responsibilities – LADGI Duties:

• Interpret and apply Geotechnical Soils Reports and Grading Plans
• Observe/inspect caissons, piles, and piers for shoring applications
• Conduct lithologic analysis of artificial fill, native soils, alluvium, terrace deposits, and bedrock during pile drilling
• Perform shoring lagging and slurry inspections
• Oversee tie-back anchor drilling and testing
• Verify footing and trench bottoms
• Monitor slot-cut operations and conduct soil density testing
• Provide full-time grading oversight for LA City Designated Hillside Projects
• Conduct compaction testing using nuclear gauge and/or sand-cone methods
• Assess temporary slope stability and setbacks
• Observe sub-drains, rock pockets, and back drain installations
• Collaborate with City of LA Deputy Inspectors and enforce municipal codes

You’ll thrive here if you have

• Experience: 2–5+ years in grading or earthwork inspection
• Skills: Strong field presence, problem-solving, communication, and knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles
• Valid CA driver’s license and insured personal vehicle (capable of handling jobsite terrain
• Current City of Los Angeles, Deputy Grading Certification Required
• Nuclear gauge certification – Preferred
• Ability to perform sand cones and have your own sand cone kit
• Ability to read grading and construction plans and specifications
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
• Computer knowledge and experience
• Ability to work standing/walking for long periods of time and willing to travel during standard business hours

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: Senior
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Compensation: $75 - $85 hourly rate
  The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

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.

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