Civil Science is seeking Construction Inspectors (Levels I–IV) to support transportation and infrastructure projects across Utah. Opportunities are available at all Utah office locations: Lehi, Salt Lake City, Richfield, and St. George, with anticipated start dates between February and April 2027. In this vital role, you’ll be out in the field inspecting roads, bridges, drainage structures, utilities, trails, and other critical public infrastructure that communities rely on every day. If you prefer being on active job sites - watching projects take shape and ensuring they’re built correctly - you’ll thrive here. You’ll work closely with contractors, municipalities, UDOT representatives, project managers, and engineers to identify potential issues early and address them before they escalate. This is a monitoring and oversight role focused on observing construction activities, documenting findings, and reporting compliance with approved plans, specifications, and safety standards.
What You’ll Do:
- Field Inspection & Monitoring
- Documentation & Quality Control
- Safety & Compliance
- Collaboration & Leadership
What Qualifications You’ll Need:
Inspector I (Entry-Level)
- 0–2+ years of construction, inspection, trade or related field experience; candidates that are interested yet new to the industry are encouraged to apply!
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of construction materials and safety practices preferred
- Strong people and communication skills
- Competent in PDF, Microsoft, and email software platforms
- Ability and willingness to actively progress through the UDOT Technician Level 1 training program
Inspector II–III (Intermediate)
- 3–7+ years of professional construction experience including field inspections and leadership responsibilities – material testing experience is a plus, but not required
- Ability to work independently on a construction project
- Strong people and communication skills
- Knowledge of construction methods and practices
- Ability to read construction plansets, project schedules, and understand project specifications (UDOT and/or APWA)
- UDOT Technician Level II required; Level III preferred
- Applicable certifications (ACI, ICC, etc.) preferred
- Ability to use software such as Masterworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and other required programs
- Ability to guide the work of other inspectors is preferred
Inspector IV (Senior / Lead)
- 8–12+ years of professional construction experience including leadership responsibilities
- Ability to train and mentor staff to provide supervision as needed
- Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications (UDOT and/or APWA) and identify discrepancies or conflicts with plans and/or field conditions
- Independently run construction project with little to no oversite
- UDOT Technician Level IV required
- Advanced expertise in quality control processes and safety compliance – material testing experience is a plus, but not required
- Excellent people and communication skills
- Demonstrated success managing field teams and complex projects, including overseeing multiple staff across multiple projects, including mentoring of junior technicians
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong commitment to quality, accountability, and meeting deadlines
- Commitment to prioritizing safety and strictly adhering to all company, client, and site-specific safety policies and procedures at all times
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Demonstrates a continuous learning mindset and a desire to grow within a company that actively invests in its people
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to job sites and work remotely as needed, including occasional overnight stays. May include night and weekend work to meet project needs
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work on active construction sites, including uneven terrain, varying weather conditions, and moderate to high noise levels
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Testing experience is not required but is a plus, such as nuclear gauge/sand cone, visual/manual soil classification, moisture content testing, and/or proctor compaction testing
Why Join Civil Science?
- Ownership in Your Future: At Civil Science, we’re proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you’ll have the chance to grow your career and save for retirement.
- Room to Grow: Say goodbye to corporate red tape. Our agile structure empowers you to take ownership of projects, explore new roles, and accelerate your career.
- Work-Life Harmony: Your time outside of work matters. We offer flexibility to ensure your career complements your personal life.
- Comprehensive Benefits (Fulltime Employees): Enjoy three weeks of PTO, eight holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan.
About Civil Science Civil Science isn’t just another engineering firm - we’re a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of expertise and a bold vision for the future. Our team of talented engineers, surveyors, planners, and technicians partners with clients across the public and private sectors to deliver innovative and impactful solutions. At Civil Science, we believe in investing in our people. As an employee-owner, you’ll enjoy unmatched opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career growth, all within a culture that values collaboration, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit. If you’re ready to join a firm that’s shaping the future of civil engineering, we’d love to have you on our team! Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review. Civil Science evaluates and determines on a case-by-case basis whether it is willing to sponsor an individual to receive a temporary or permanent work visa (e.g., E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or TN visa status). Civil Science provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.