Inspector Trainee

Alpha Corporation established in 1979, is a full-service woman-owned firm, providing civil, and structural engineering, program and construction management, project controls, and technology services for various building types, transportation, and heavy infrastructure projects. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients, including all levels of government agencies, public and private enterprises/partnerships.

Alpha has been performing civil engineering design services since the firm’s inception. Our vision is to be recognized by our clients for responsive, innovative, and quality services in the building, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, and to be the employer of choice. Alpha was awarded the ENR Mid-Atlantic 2022 Design Firm of the Year and Top 100 PM/CM firm.

If you’re up for the challenge to stretch, grow and excel in your career as an Inspector Trainee consider joining our award-winning team at Alpha Corporation to support our growing team in our Dulles, VA office.

Position Summary

The Inspector Trainee provides technical engineering support for roadway and bridge construction projects while developing the knowledge, skills, and certifications required to perform construction inspection duties. This entry-level position offers hands-on training in construction inspection, materials testing, safety procedures, environmental compliance, and engineering documentation in accordance with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) standards and requirements.

Additional responsibilities:

• Develop and obtain the knowledge, qualifications, and certifications required for roadway and bridge construction inspection.
• Learn and apply VDOT construction, safety, and environmental procedures and processes.
• Become proficient in material testing procedures, engineering principles, and project documentation requirements.
• Review and become familiar with project plans, specifications, standards, and related construction materials.
• Perform inspections of construction activities under the direction of experienced inspectors and engineering staff.
• Complete daily inspection reports and other project documentation in a training capacity.
• Observe and inspect excavations, drainage structures, road surfaces, bridges, and other infrastructure components to verify compliance with plans and specifications.
• Confer regularly with senior inspectors, project engineers, and construction personnel to clarify project requirements and interpret specifications.
• Perform field work outdoors, including walking on uneven terrain and working in various weather conditions.
• Assist with other inspection and engineering support tasks as assigned in preparation for assuming full inspector responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous construction, engineering, inspection, or related experience is preferred but not required.

Ability to obtain the following VDOT certifications:

• Pavement Marking Certification
• Intermediate Work Zone Certification
• Asphalt Field Level I Certification
• Asphalt Field Level II Certification

EEO Statement

Alpha Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or military status, or any other protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotions, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.