Field Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to support the Highway Occupancy Program. This role combines office and field duties to ensure permits are reviewed, construction activities inspected, and safety standards maintained.

You will interpret drawings and regulations, guide permit processes, and collaborate with teams to document and improve workflows. A career with the Commonwealth emphasizes public safety and reliable transportation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
• Three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of construction inspection experience, and an associate’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Permit Administration: Review permit requests and coordinate program activities to meet Department goals
• Construction Oversight: Inspect work sites to verify compliance with safety rules, standards, and permit conditions
• Customer Service: Provide guidance and information to applicants, contractors, and members of the public
• Team Coordination: Support employees by sharing knowledge, improving workflows, and encouraging quality efforts
• Resource Management: Organize administrative tasks to maintain accurate documentation and efficient office operations
• Standards Interpretation: Evaluate drawings, plans, and regulations to determine proper requirements and solutions

Skills

Highway surveying

Blueprint reading

Construction inspection

Education

Associate's degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to support the Highway Occupancy Program. This role combines office and field duties to ensure permits are reviewed, construction activities inspected, and safety standards maintained.

You will interpret drawings and regulations, guide permit processes, and collaborate with teams to document and improve workflows. A career with the Commonwealth emphasizes public safety and reliable transportation infrastructure.