Construction Inspector

WSP Global Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Full-time Construction Inspector for our Knoxville, TN office to support TDOT transportation projects. You will inspect roadways, bridges, ITS, and traffic operations, ensuring compliance with plans, specs and permits.

Daily reports, field records, and coordination with contractors and TDOT personnel are essential. The role requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), 3–5 years of transportation inspection experience, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of transportation construction inspection experience; 5+ years preferred.
• EI may be eligible without experience.
• Experience interpreting roadway, bridge and traffic plans.
• Experience preparing daily reports and project documentation.
• Knowledge of TDOT standards, drawings and FHWA requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors and stakeholders professionally.
• Must complete and pass WSP Motor Vehicle screening.
• Relocation assistance is not available.

Responsibilities

• Support TDOT and local projects through CEI and MEI services.
• Inspect roadway, bridge, traffic operations, ITS and safety projects.
• Monitor contractor compliance with TDOT plans and specs.
• Maintain daily reports, field records, photos, and documentation.
• Coordinate with TDOT personnel, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Review work zone traffic control installations and MOT operations.
• Observe earthwork, drainage, asphalt and concrete placement, grading.
• Support QA activities and material sampling using project software.

Skills

Construction inspection

Report writing

Plan interpretation

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

TDOT standards knowledge

AASHTOWare PM/CM

TDOT communications

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-time Construction Inspector for our Knoxville, TN office.

Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Your Impact:

• Support TDOT and local agency transportation projects through Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) and Maintenance Engineering Inspection (MEI) services.
• Responsibilities may include inspection of roadway, bridge, traffic operations, ITS, maintenance, safety, and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Tennessee.
• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with TDOT plans, specifications, standards, permits, and contract requirements.
• Perform inspection of roadway, drainage, erosion control, structures, maintenance improvements, traffic control devices, signing, pavement markings, guardrail, signals, and ITS infrastructure.
• Verify installed quantities and maintain daily inspection reports, field records, photographs, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with TDOT personnel, contractors, utility owners, local agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Review and document work zone traffic control installations and maintenance of traffic operations.
• Observe materials placement operations including earthwork, aggregates, asphalt paving, concrete placement, and utility installations.
• Support construction acceptance testing, materials sampling, and quality assurance activities.
• Utilize TDOT, Bentley, Microsoft, and project-specific software platforms to manage documentation and project records.

Who You Are

• Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of transportation construction inspection experience; 5+ years preferred. Engineering Interns (EI) may be eligible for this position without experience.
• Experience performing CEI, MEI, transportation construction inspection, maintenance inspection, or roadway infrastructure inspection services.
• Experience interpreting roadway, bridge, traffic signal, ITS, signing, pavement marking, drainage, and utility plans.
• Experience preparing daily work reports, inspector diaries, quantity calculations, and project documentation.
• Working knowledge of TDOT Standard Specifications, Standard Drawings, Construction Manuals, and applicable FHWA requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors, TDOT project personnel, utility owners, and stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently in an active construction environment while maintaining accurate project records.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Desired Active Certifications:

• TDOT HMA Certified Roadway Inspector
• TDOT Concrete Field Technician
• TDOT Aggregate Certified Technician
• TDOT Nuclear Gauge Field Technician
• Level I or II Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector
• UT TTAP Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor
• UT TTAP Guardrail Installation and Inspection
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience performing CEI services on TDOT roadway, interstate, bridge, or transportation improvement projects.
• Experience inspecting grading, drainage, utility relocations, aggregate base, asphalt paving, concrete paving, curb and gutter, guardrail, signing, and pavement marking operations.
• Working knowledge of TDOT construction procedures, materials acceptance requirements, and contractor pay item documentation.
• Experience preparing daily reports, force account records, quantity calculationsand project documentation for transportation construction projects
• Experience serving as the primary inspector or lead inspector on roadway construction projects exceeding $5 million in construction value.
• Familiarity with TDOT software, AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials, or similar DOT project management platforms.
• Experience inspecting maintenance of traffic (MOT) operations and work zone traffic control installations.
• Experience coordinating construction activities with utility owners, local agencies, contractors, and public stakeholders.
• Current TDOT certifications in multiple roadway inspection disciplines.
• Experience performing field sampling and testing of asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and embankment materials.
• Experience inspecting bridge rehabilitation, bridge maintenance, or minor structure projects.
• Ability to work independently on remote assignments with limited supervision.
• Previous experience supporting on-call CEI or construction management contracts for state DOT or local agency clients.

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