Highway Construction Field Inspector

Kleinfelder; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to support Delaware projects. You will inspect highway construction materials on-site, read plans, verify compliance with DelDOT specs, and document quantities for payments.

The role requires strong field presence, safety focus, and ability to work across multiple project sites. Join a national engineering firm with 110 offices and a long history of transportation infrastructure work, offering growth opportunities and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation construction including highway/bridge work.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Familiarity with computer/tablet data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials used by contractors on highway construction on-site and document compliance with specifications.
• Inspect various phases of contractor work to ensure proper highway construction.
• Read and interpret construction plans for structures, bridges and roadways with an understanding of construction specifications, engineering tables and reference materials.
• Perform tests for specification compliance.
• Document pay quantities for monthly and final estimates.

Skills

Construction inspection experience

Reading civil plans

Fluent English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Civil engineering/ construction technology education

Tools

DelDOT Standards

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to support Delaware projects. You will inspect highway construction materials on-site, read plans, verify compliance with DelDOT specs, and document quantities for payments.

The role requires strong field presence, safety focus, and ability to work across multiple project sites. Join a national engineering firm with 110 offices and a long history of transportation infrastructure work, offering growth opportunities and comprehensive