Overview
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Position Overview
Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) is seeking an experienced Reinforcing Steel (Rebar) Inspector to support construction projects in the Wichita, Kansas area.
We're looking for a skilled inspector who knows what to look for in the field, understands reinforcing steel installation requirements, and can confidently verify that work meets approved construction plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
This is not an entry-level opportunity. Qualified candidates must bring documented, hands-on rebar inspection experience and verifiable industry certifications.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Perform on-site inspections of reinforcing steel installations before concrete placement.
- Verify rebar size, grade, spacing, placement, lap splices, development lengths, clearances, and concrete cover against approved plans and specifications.
- Review structural drawings, reinforcing steel details, and applicable project requirements.
- Identify and document deficiencies, discrepancies, and nonconforming work.
- Communicate inspection findings professionally with contractors, project managers, and engineering teams.
- Prepare accurate, detailed, and timely daily inspection reports.
- Maintain compliance with project-specific quality standards and safety requirements.
- Work independently in active construction environments while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent with a completed welding certificate program or vocational training.
- American Welding Society (AWS) or similar welding certification, preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and basic computer literacy.
- Knowledge of various welding techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.
- Adaptability and flexibility to changing schedules and hours to support business needs.
- Strong time management, mathematics, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Proven, verifiable experience performing reinforcing steel inspections on commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or other complex construction projects.
- Current, verifiable certifications applicable to reinforcing steel inspection, such as ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector or equivalent recognized credentials.
- Strong understanding of reinforcing steel installation practices and inspection requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, specifications, and reinforcement details.
- Experience identifying installation deficiencies and documenting corrective actions.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce detailed inspection reports.
- Ability to work outdoors on active construction sites and meet the physical demands of field inspection work.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Travel Requirements
This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:
- Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
- Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
- Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
- The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
- Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
- Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
- Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
- Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
- Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
- Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
EEO Statement
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here