Michael Baker International is seeking an on-site Permit/Construction Inspector to join our team. The Permit/Construction Inspector will be assigned to the NYSDOT local Maintenance Residency offices in western Orange County, located in Middletown, New York. Under the guidance of Senior Project Managers and Engineers, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects for New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) reviewing highway work permits and inspecting permit construction work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will support New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) in the review and approval of highway work permits required for work performed within the right of way and will ensure that the finished projects, meet the standards and policies of public safety, highway laws and regulations. Under the direction of the Permit Engineer, the duties include reviewing permit application plans to ensure design is according to sound engineering principles and NYSDOT policies and standards. Also review permit design plans for completeness and conduct field construction inspection of permit work in accordance with approved plans.
Permit applications are generally submitted by developers, utility companies, municipalities, residents, and others desiring to conduct activity within the right of way. The focus of the Permit/Construction Inspection position will involve review of permit plans and field inspections. Work performed on any part of the state highway system, its properties or right of way, requires obtaining a permit. Typical examples of this work include permanent or temporary driveway installations and related improvements, drainage work, slope work, sign installations, erecting banners across a state highway, land development, landscaping and plantings, and the various activities of utilities in maintaining and installing lines and equipment on the right of way.
The applicant should have construction inspection experience with utilities, civil site layout, grading, water, wastewater, stormwater and other infrastructure facilities. The successful candidate should have experience working with NYSDOT and area counties as well as local municipalities, state agencies, developers, landowners, utility companies, and project consultants. Experience related to design plan review include the following:
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $34.60 to $38.00 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE
Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.
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