Entry Level Inspector

WSP Global Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc., a leading engineering firm, is seeking an Inspector for its Glastonbury office. The role involves providing inspection services, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with safety standards within construction operations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in inspection, a robust understanding of industry standards, and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in discipline.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Construction inspection experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspection services for various construction operations.
• Prepare daily work reports and assist with field tests of construction materials.
• Participate in field meetings ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Team oriented

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Glastonbury, CT, United States
Hartford, CT, United States

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Inspector to be based out of Glastonbury, Connecticut office. This role can also be based in Hartford, CT. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Provide inspection services for various construction operations in the field.
• Assist inspection staff with performing field tests of construction materials.
• Prepare daily work reports and assist other team members in inspection and report preparation.
• Perform calculations for quantity payment items used in preparation of contract payments.
• Participate in field meetings and ensure the contractor field staff are conforming to all health and safety standards.
• Assist office staff with checking contractor payrolls and other submissions.
• Address any field concerns which arise from the field with the Chief Inspector and/or Resident Engineer.
• Work with the Contractor to minimize disruptions to the public.
• Pro-actively review the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and discuss with Chief Inspector and/or
• Resident Engineer how to resolve conflicts and recommend improvements.
• Keep the Chief Inspector and/or Resident Engineer informed on all contract discrepancies and differing field conditions.
• Be actively involved with Maintenance and Protection of Traffic detour setups and maintenance to minimize any potential concerns from the public.
• Identify potential scheduling impacts and elevate concerns to Resident Engineer.
• Electronic entry of data and reports into web-based construction management software application
• Exposure to highway and construction environments and year-round weather conditions
• Potential for working days, nights, and weekends
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Team oriented
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• NICET I or equivalent
  

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Job Info

• Job Identification 69518
• Locations 500 Winding Brook Drive, Glastonbury, CT, 06033, US
• Posting Date 05/22/2025, 06:29 PM

About Us

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.

www.wsp.com

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.