Special Inspector

Job Title: Special Inspector

Job Description

A growing engineering and testing organization is seeking a Special Inspector to support a rapidly expanding portfolio of UDOT roadway projects across Southern and Northern Utah, including Cedar City, St. George, and surrounding areas. This role offers flexibility in where you live, meaningful long-term project opportunities, and the chance to work with a tight-knit, field-driven inspection team during a period of sustained growth. This position is ideal for an inspector who is dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in the field while collaborating closely with field engineers and resident engineers. The Special Inspector provides both hands-on field inspection support and coordination with service center leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, accurately, and in compliance with plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform UDOT roadway and construction inspections within current certification and experience areas.
• Inspect a variety of work including roadway, bridge elements, utilities (including fiber optic conduit), and related infrastructure.
• Complete daily inspection, testing, and quantity documentation using an iPad or tablet-based system.
• Validate quantities, review plans proactively, and identify potential issues before they impact schedule or quality.
• Conduct ACI concrete testing and soil compaction testing as required by project scope.
• Maintain required certifications; ACI, ICC, and UDOT certifications may be in progress at time of hire.
• Support and coordinate with field engineers, resident engineers, and other inspectors (typically 1-2 days/week onsite together).
• Maintain a company vehicle while on assignment and complete required vehicle reporting.
• Assist with technician training and field documentation as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned based on project needs.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing UDOT construction inspections or private roadway construction inspections.
• Ability to work confidently in the field, sometimes as the sole inspector on a project.
• Strong common sense, professionalism, and sound judgment in contractor and client interactions.
• Comfortable reading plans, tracking quantities, and documenting work in real time.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Willingness to work project-dependent schedules, including potential overtime (50-55 hours/week on many roadway projects).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ICC Reinforced Concrete and/or Structural Masonry certification and/or ACI Level II certification.
• ACI Certifications.
• UDOT Certifications (Level I - IV).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of St. George, UT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St. George,UT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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