Acorn Engineering, Inc.

Construction Inspector, Class II

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Seniority: Mid level
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 21 Oct 2026

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Description

Acorn Engineering, Inc., a Maine-based, 100% employee-owned civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture firm, is hiring for the upcoming Construction Season (May – November) with the goal of long-term, seasonal construction employment with Acorn. The Class II Inspector is assigned to a single daily operation on Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) construction projects and will support the Class III or Resident Inspector on the job. There are opportunities throughout the state of Maine and they may require overnight and weekend work.

Responsibilities & Duties

Specific duties may include hot mix asphalt paving ticket taker, railroad facility oversight, marine facility oversight and/or performing basic inspection of construction activities. Other tasks could include:

Measurement and documentation of construction activities to ensure compliance with specifications

Computation of quantities and test values

Basic field testing

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

Experience in construction inspection preferred but not required with 2- or 4-year industry related degree

Ability to obtain NETTCP paving and ACI Concrete certifications (Certification paid by Acorn)

Knowledge of MaineDOT standards preferred but not required

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions, to perform tasks independently and to produce neat and accurate reports

Commitment to working with integrity and in an ethical manner

Ability to maintain safe work practices in a fast-paced work environment

Dependable and willing to work 10+ hours a day outdoors and on your feet

A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for daily transportation

Civil engineering, construction engineering technology and surveying engineering technology graduates are encouraged to apply

Benefits/Compensation

Acorn offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including:

Paid time off, (Vacation, Sick and Holidays)

Health insurance and flexible spending account

Dental insurance

Short Term, Long Term and Life Insurance

401K plus company match

Paid Family Leave

Year-end bonus

Employee ownership

Candidate Application and Evaluation

Please include cover letter stating qualifications and detailing how your past work experience makes you the best candidate for this position. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Learn more about Acorn Engineering by following #acornseedtosite on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Job Type: Seasonal

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