Construction Inspector Trainee

WSP USA; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-time Construction Inspector Trainee for our Asheville, NC office. You will support the Construction Management Team, interpreting plans and schedules, while learning field inspection and testing procedures.

You will assist with surveying, material sampling, and data processing, ensuring safety and compliance with project plans. The role requires strong communication, record-keeping, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 0–2 years of road and bridge construction inspection and testing experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to attain NCDOT certifications within ~90 days depending on schedule (Concrete Field Technician, Conventional Density, Level II Erosion & Sediment Control/Storm Water, QMS Roadway Technician, ABC and Borrow Pit Sampling).
• Ability to keep accurate records and compute field data.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• General awareness of construction inspection principles and codes.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and follow company policies.
• Proficiency with basic office software and tools.
• Ability to perform physical activities involved in testing/inspection.

Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret construction plans, schedules and quantities.
• Support senior project inspectors in construction inspection, surveying and material sampling/testing.
• Verify that work is performed safely per plans and specs.
• Perform standardized and non-standardized tests and compile field data.
• Exercise ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Reading/writing

Technical writing

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Field testing gear

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-time Construction Inspector Trainee for our Asheville, NC 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

Your Impact

• Examine and interpret construction plans, schedules and quantities.
• Support senior project inspectors in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying and material sampling and testing.
• Verify that work is performed safely and in accordance with the project plans and specifications.
• Perform a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing and processing field data.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 0-2 years of road and bridge construction inspection and testing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Engineering Interns (EI) may be eligible for this position without experience.
• The ability to attain the following certifications within 90 days +/- or as class scheduling allows: NCDOT Concrete Field Technician certification, NCDOT Conventional Density certification, Level II Erosion & Sediment Control/Storm water certification, NCDOT QMS Roadway Technician certification, NCDOT ABC and Borrow Pit Sampling certification
• Ability to keep accurate records and compute field data.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• General awareness of construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, process, methods and techniques.
• General awareness of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Ability to perform physical activities required of the testing and inspection procedures including squatting, bending, lifting, climbing and traversing difficult terrain.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.

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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.