Special Inspector

Universal Engineering Sciences

Albuquerque, NM

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Computer Skills, Concrete, Construction Inspection, Construction Materials Testing, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Field Trials, High School Diploma, Laboratory Testing, Maintain Compliance, Materials Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Albuquerque, NM
POSTED
1 day ago

The Special Inspector performs routine construction inspections and material testing to ensure compliance with codes and standards.

  • Conducts basic field and lab tests on materials like concrete, soil, and steel.
  • Documents findings accurately and communicates results to project teams.
  • Adheres to safety protocols and maintains equipment.
  • Assists senior inspectors and pursues ongoing technical training.
  • Requires a high school diploma, up to 2 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and basic computer skills.
  • Moderate travel (up to 40%) is expected, often to outdoor, rugged, or environmentally challenging sites.
  • Work involves physical activity, including lifting, walking, climbing, and working in varied weather conditions.

The role promotes safety, teamwork, and ongoing professional development, supporting impactful projects across multiple infrastructure sectors.

About the Company

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Universal Engineering Sciences

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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Construction
FOUNDED
1964
WEBSITE
http://universalengineering.com/