Roadway/Bridge Construction Inspectors

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 experienced Roadway/Bridge Construction Inspectors to join our Quality Management and Construction Inspection team. In this role, you will support the inspection and acceptance of roadway and bridge construction projects by ensuring work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements. Working alongside engineers and senior inspection staff, you will perform field inspections, materials testing, documentation, and compliance monitoring on complex transportation projects. This position requires strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality infrastructure projects for our clients and communities.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform independent roadway and structural construction inspections to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Inspect and test construction materials, including soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete, to verify quality and proper composition.
• Evaluate pavement operations for proper spreading, rolling, alignment, depth, and compaction.
• Inspect roadway and bridge construction activities to confirm conformance with approved plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Monitor structural construction operations, including foundation excavation, culvert installation, piling, reinforcing steel, structural steel, concrete placement, and backfill activities.
• Monitor the installation and maintenance of traffic control measures and erosion and sediment control devices.
• Perform complex calculations, field measurements, and quantity verification to support contract administration and pay item documentation.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely project records, reports, and documentation.
• Support engineers and lead inspectors in managing construction activities on large, complex transportation projects.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making in the field and provide work direction to others as needed.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or Construction Management and at least two (2) years of progressive transportation technician experience; or
• An associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology and at least five (5) years of progressive transportation technician experience; or
• A high school diploma or GED and at least seven (7) years of progressive transportation technician experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and directly related experience.

Preferred Certifications

• GSWCC Level 1A (Erosion Control) certification.
• GDOT WECS certification.
• GDOT Field Concrete Technician certification or ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician certification.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of highway construction specifications, standards, materials, methods, equipment, and accepted construction practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, inspection procedures, and related project documents.
• Strong understanding of mathematical principles, including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations used in transportation and highway engineering.
• Ability to perform field measurements, calculations, inspections, and testing with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to work independently in a field environment.

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: Professional
• Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!

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