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Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

Atlas is seeking a dedicated Roadway Construction Inspector for remote transportation projects in U.S. National Parks and Forests. The ideal candidate will be responsible for observing and reporting on the quality of construction activities for roadway projects across the western and central U.S. This role requires building and maintaining positive working relationships with contractors, subconsultants, and state DOT or FHWA staff, while ensuring all construction work meets project standards.

The Roadway Construction Inspector will work directly with a site project engineer and DOT or FHWA project manager, who will set clear expectations regarding work quality, efficiency, and technical development. The successful candidate will communicate technical requirements and deliverables effectively to contractors and clients.

Locations Considered:

Denver, CO; NV; ID; UT; TX; WY; MT

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and address client and customer needs to ensure project success.

• Operate in strict adherence to client safety protocols at all times.

• Complete all required documentation, including daily Inspector’s Daily Reports.

• Review and verify the accuracy and completeness of the Contractor’s Daily Reports, Quality Control Supervisor’s Daily Reports, and all other field documentation.

• Perform inspections to ensure quality workmanship, including field measurements of construction materials and products.

• Monitor the Contractor’s quality control operations, traffic control measures, and any special environmental contract requirements.

• Identify changes, errors, or necessary field adjustments to contract documents and recommend corrective actions to the Project Engineer.

• Monitor the construction schedule for compliance and ensure timely progress.

• May assume Project Engineer duties in the absence of the representative.

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge and certifications in roadwork inspections, including compaction, gradation, asphalt paving, concrete testing (compressive and flexural), surveying, reinforcement methods, drainage structures, subgrade stabilization, and traffic safety.

• Proficient understanding of contract plans and specifications for highway construction.

• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and safe work practices.

• Expertise in highway construction inspection services, including:

• Asphalt paving and hot plant inspection

• Bridge construction and Portland cement batch plant inspection

• Construction staking and traffic control

• Drainage structures (culverts, inlets, ditches)

• Erosion control, landscaping, and mulching

• Highway earthwork, grading, and materials testing

• Pavement striping and post-tensioned concrete construction

• Recycled asphalt construction (milling and grinding)

• Structural concrete and steel construction

• Wetlands mitigation, retaining walls, and pavement preservation

• Underground utilities and sanitary sewer systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Construction Inspector I

• 3-7 years of progressively responsible experience as a highway construction inspector, or

• NICET Level III Certification (Construction) with 3 years of applicable experience, or

• Engineering Degree with 3 years of relevant experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to meet internal vehicle operation requirements and maintain a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.

• Willingness to travel to remote job sites across the western U.S. for extended periods.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Compensation:

$30hr-$45hr

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks, 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, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

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