Onsite Transportation Construction Inspector Co-Op

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking two Transportation Construction Inspector Intern/Co-Op positions. The interns will work full-time onsite in Boston from January through June, supporting the Construction Inspector and Resident Engineer in reviewing contractor work for contract compliance.

Responsibilities include plan review, quantity calculations, reporting, and material testing support.

Qualifications

• Enrolled for entire duration of employment in an undergraduate/bachelor’s degree program.
• Completed at least one year of college coursework (27+ credit hours) in engineering, surveying, or related fields.
• Above average ability to use Microsoft Office and database applications.
• 0–2 years of capital, construction, or engineering experience (including internships/co-ops).
• Above average communication skills in English, written and oral.
• Above average organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills.
• Above average ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Strong interest in public service, transit, or transportation.
• Ability to commute independently to assigned Boston-area locations.
• Authorized to work in the United States; MBTA does not provide visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review construction work to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
• Compute construction quantities and assist in preparing payment reports.
• Review contractor work for compliance and report discrepancies to the Resident Engineer.
• Assist in inspections of materials at source and on project sites.
• Assist in investigating and reporting field safety and construction problems.
• Participate in safety inspection walk downs.
• Maintain daily project diaries, files, test reports, etc.
• Perform load counts of materials delivered to sites.
• Obtain samples for laboratory testing.
• Participate in team meetings and fieldwork as needed.
• Support department/location specific functions per addendums.
• Provide courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Assume additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Public service interest

Independent work

Ability to commute to Boston area

Education

Undergraduate enrollment in degree program

Completed at least 27 credit hours

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database applications

Job description

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking two Transportation Construction Inspector Intern/Co-Op positions. The interns will work full-time onsite in Boston from January through June, supporting the Construction Inspector and Resident Engineer in reviewing contractor work for contract compliance.

Responsibilities include plan review, quantity calculations, reporting, and material testing support.