Construction Inspector Trainee

STV, Inc.; Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,503 - 59,663; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Winston Salem, NC is looking for Construction Inspector Trainees to support their Transportation division. This role comes with opportunities to learn basic construction inspection and gain necessary certifications while being involved in significant transportation projects. Ideal candidates are motivated to assist senior inspectors and willing to work in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and substantial benefits included.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and traverse rough terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors during various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection activities for highway and bridge projects.
• Monitor contractor compliance and document progress.
• Conduct on-site material testing and sampling.

Skills

Basic construction inspection principles

Effective communication

Ability to work safely

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

Job description

Location

United States, North Carolina, Salem

Posting Date

Mar 01, 2026

We have an immediate need for Construction Inspector Trainees in the Winston Salem, NC area for our Transportation division. The successful candidates will support our current staff while assisting in growing the Construction Management and CEI practice to better service our clients statewide.

This role offers unlimited opportunities to learn basic construction inspection principles, gain necessary certifications, broaden STV's service offerings geographically, be involved in major transportation projects, all while promoting the culture of a healthy work-life balance.

This position offers a challenging role at an Engineer News-Record (ENR) Top 50 rated firm. The ideal candidate is an individual who desires to learn about construction inspection and material testing and sampling by supporting higher level inspectors.

Job Responsibilities

Perform construction inspection activities and assist in the administration of highway and bridge construction projects. More specifically:

• Apply safety philosophy to all job responsibilities and ability to work safely in an outside environment
• Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications
• Establish engineering controls for the construction contractor and inspection of the work
• Prepare daily inspection reports
• Perform on-site material testing and sampling
• Perform measurement and documentation of completed work
• Read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications
• Effectively communicate with project staff and clients, both verbal and written communication
• Basic knowledge of computer and tablet (iPad) operation

The employee will typically be assigned to NCDOT or other roadway and bridge construction projects. Daily travel to project site will be required. Candidates must work nights and weekends when required. Overnight travel is not expected but may be necessary on a limited basis.

Candidates must hold a valid state driver's license and clean driving record and have the ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse rough terrain, walk or stand for extended periods of time while performing manual tasks, and work outdoors during all types of weather.

Specific Requirements

Applicant is not required to have any prior construction inspection experience. A high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) diploma, or equivalent is required.

Applicant must possess the following NCDOT certifications or have the ability to acquire them (at no cost to the candidate) within 6 months of beginning employment, as schedule permits:

• NCDOT/ACI Concrete Field Tech, Grade I
• QMS Asphalt Roadway Tech
• Erosion & Sediment Control Level II
• ABC Sampling
• Borrow Pit Sampling
• Conventional Density
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety

Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

Compensation Range

$52,503.00 - $59,663.00

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Additional Information

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.