Construction Inspector 4

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation, Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5, Construction Section / Project Management, Ontario, seeks an Engineering Specialist 2 – Construction Inspector 4. The role combines field inspections, contract administration and surveying support on transportation projects across the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Region.

Join a team focused on safety and quality, with a hybrid work option and a path to contribute to complex inspection activities, documentation, and

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in engineering field related to construction inspection, surveying, or contract administration.
• An associate degree in engineering (civil or transportation) with one year of engineering technician experience; or a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Driving is an essential function; valid U.S. driver license and acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine field, office and inspection work on transportation, construction, and maintenance projects.
• Ensure daily contract compliance and contractor documentation; direct inspection/survey personnel.
• Inspect construction sites and materials for quantity, quality, and conformance to specifications.
• Travel to project sites and meetings to perform duties; document records for final acceptance.

Skills

Engineering inspection

Contract administration

Surveying support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (civil or transportation-related)

Associate degree in Engineering

Equivalent combination of experience/education

Job description

Engineering Specialist 2 – Construction Inspector 4

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5

Construction Section / Project Management

Ontario

Initial Posting Date

10/14/2026

Application Deadline

10/28/2026

Agency

Department of Transportation

Salary Range

$5,008 - $7,770

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Construction Inspector 4

Job Description

Engineering Specialist 2 – Construction Inspector 4

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5 Construction Section / Project Management

Ontario

The Role

Join our team as a construction inspector 4, where you will perform routine field, office and inspection, engineering technology work on transportation, construction and maintenance projects. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring daily contract compliance, contract administration and contractor documentation by directing the activities of inspection and survey personnel. To ensure that construction projects are built per specifications and proper engineering practices for the safety of the traveling public.

Our first application screening is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

The majority of the work performed by the person in this position will be performed in the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Region.

• If you are a current Malheur County resident, you will receive 5% preference for this recruitment unless you opt out of receiving the preference.
• A resident applicant who received preference and accepted the position must maintain residency in Malheur County for at least five consecutive years following the hire date.
• Failure to maintain residency in Malheur County is considered a voluntary termination of employment from the position.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A Day In The Life

• Perform semi-skilled, technician-level engineering support work or surveying support work.
• Conduct traffic studies, field or laboratory inspections, surveying, materials testing, investigations, data analysis, mapping, and drafting.
• Perform topographic, boundary, and construction related surveys.
• Inspect construction sites, contractor’s work, and construction materials for quantity, quality, and conformance to established specifications.
• Direct field and construction surveying activities on a crew.
• Process, analyze and correct the gathered survey data into a 3D digital terrain model (DTM) in preparation for use by the engineering designer.
• Document construction materials, verify proper payments to contractors and assemble project records for final acceptance.
• Travel to project sites and meetings by operating a motor vehicle in order to perform the various duties.
• Attend Safety meetings and implement safety, policies, procedures and safe working conditions.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions over half of the time with long/flexible hours required. Work involves lifting and carrying equipment of up to 50 pounds, stooping, bending, climbing ladders and working on construction sites. Hybrid work optional.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail].

What’s In It For You

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in the field of engineering in construction inspection, surveying and/or related to construction contract administration;

OR

An associate degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and one year of engineering technician experience;

OR

A bachelor’s degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related);

OR

An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Note: Related experience, education, and training can include, but is not limited to construction management, forestry, geography, geology, geomatics, mathematics, physics, remote sensing and/or urban planning.

Special Qualifications

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What We’d Like To See

• Knowledge of mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebra, and plane geometry, engineering principles such as physics, strength of materials, and engineering mechanics.
• Knowledge of the methods, tools, materials, computer software programs and equipment used in surveying and engineering.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of technical report writing and correspondence.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisory personnel.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor lower-level employees.

Additional Information

• This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activity, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.