Construction Inspection Intern – Civil Infra (St. Louis)

HDR, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a Construction Inspection Intern to support field inspectors on civil infrastructure projects. You will observe construction progress, record data, and assist with testing under supervision.

This internship targets undergraduate or graduate engineering students who are detail‑oriented, communicate well, and eager to learn HDR’s field inspection processes within the Field Services team. Primary locations are in St.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist an Inspector conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for projects related to civil infrastructure.
• Monitor, record and inspect progress on construction projects.
• Assist an Inspector coordinate field materials sampling and testing, including concrete slump and air testing, casting concrete test cylinders, and performing in‑place soil compaction testing.
• Receive general supervision from the Senior Inspector who reviews work while in progress.
• Assist an Inspector perform measurements and calculations necessary to determine quantity of work performed and materials required.
• Check layout and dimensions of work by utilizing basic tape measures, rules and other instruments.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Compose reports with a daily log of construction activities, field inspections, tests performed, personnel assigned, equipment used, weather conditions, and other information pertinent to the progress of the work.
• Enter and record information regarding construction projects into computer programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR, Inc. in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a Construction Inspection Intern to support field inspectors on civil infrastructure projects. You will observe construction progress, record data, and assist with testing under supervision.

This internship targets undergraduate or graduate engineering students who are detail‑oriented, communicate well, and eager to learn HDR’s field inspection processes within the Field Services team. Primary locations are in St.