Field Inspector – Highway & Bridge Construction

WSP in the U.S.; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Construction Inspector based out of the Glastonbury, CT office to help oversee highway, bridge, and rail construction projects across Connecticut. The Inspector will report to the Resident Engineer/Chief Inspector and assist in various inspection activities with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications include a BS in Engineering/Construction Management or NICET 2/CMIT Level 3 per CTDOT, plus 1 year (2 years with NICET 2/CMIT 3) of inspection experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or NICET 2/CMIT Level 3 per CTDOT requirements.
• Minimum 1 year of construction inspection experience; 2 years with NICET 2 or CMIT 3.
• Strong oral and written technical communication skills.
• Ability to read plans and specifications; ability to learn as needed.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).

Responsibilities

• Inspect highway and bridge construction to ensure compliance with contract documents and plans.
• Perform field measurements and calculations for quantity payment items.
• Complete daily work reports in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assist other team members in inspection duties.
• Interface with contractor’s supervisors to coordinate and monitor daily work.
• Coordinate independent material sampling and testing or perform the same periodically.
• Monitor maintenance of traffic.
• Take and compile photographs of work activities for tracking daily progress.
• Keep the Chief Inspector and Resident Engineer informed on construction activities.
• Exposure to highway and construction environments and year‑round weather conditions.
• Potential for working days, nights, and weekends.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.

Skills

Communication

Plan reading

MS Office

Driver’s license

Safety compliance

Education

BS in Engineering/Construction Management

NICET 2

CMIT Level 3

Tools

AASHTOWare Project

Headlight

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

WSP is seeking a Construction Inspector based out of the Glastonbury, CT office to help oversee highway, bridge, and rail construction projects across Connecticut. The Inspector will report to the Resident Engineer/Chief Inspector and assist in various inspection activities with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications include a BS in Engineering/Construction Management or NICET 2/CMIT Level 3 per CTDOT, plus 1 year (2 years with NICET 2/CMIT 3) of inspection experience.