Construction Inspector

HDR; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time away and parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Civil Inspector to conduct inspections on transportation construction activities, particularly in heavy earthwork operations in Purchase, NY. The role requires verifying compliance with engineering standards while monitoring safety regulations.

Ideally, candidates will have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent experience with at least 5 years in transportation construction. A solid benefits package and competitive compensation ranging from $36.52 to $52.17/hour for the White Plains location are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of transportation construction experience.
• Proven experience in heavy highway work as a Civil Inspector/Engineer.
• Ability to work outdoors and handle physical demands of a construction site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections of ongoing construction activities.
• Verify construction work meets approved plans and engineering standards.
• Enforce adherence to safety regulations and conduct safety audits.

Skills

Transportation construction experience

Civil engineering principles

Problem-solving abilities

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Conduct detailed inspections of ongoing construction activities, focusing on heavy earthwork operations such as excavation, grading, and soil compaction. Verify that all construction work meets approved plans, specifications, and engineering standards, monitor the implementation of construction drawings, identify and document deviations or non‑conformance issues, and recommend corrective actions. Enforce strict adherence to safety regulations and standards, conduct regular safety audits, assist in tracking project timelines, prepare progress reports, and provide technical guidance and support to construction crews. Work closely with the Resident Engineer, Chief Inspector, site superintendent, contractors, and other project stakeholders to coordinate activities and resolve issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of transportation construction experience; bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Civil Inspector/Engineer focusing on heavy highway work.
• Familiarity with local construction codes, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines; strong knowledge of civil engineering principles related to earthworks construction and site development.
• Attention to detail, proactive in identifying and resolving issues, ability to work outdoors and handle physical demands of a construction site, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proven problem‑solving and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Successfully pass drug screening and follow random and cause testing requirements.
• Commitment to participating in an employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation

White Plains, NY $36.52 to $52.17; Albany, NY $29.22 to $41.73.

Location

Primary: United States, New York, Purchase. Other: United States, New York, Albany; United States, New Jersey, Woodcliff Lake.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.