Residency Maintenance Inspector: Engineering & Compliance

Virginia Department of Transportation; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks an experienced engineering inspector to provide technical inspection, documentation, and compliance oversight for maintenance activities across the Residency. You will monitor contracts, manage costs, inspect permits, and support field operations to ensure right-of-way work meets VDOT standards and is maintainable for the long term.

The role requires strong data analysis, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to obtain Work Zone

Qualifications

• Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare timely and accurate reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ability to obtain Basic and Intermediate Work Zone Safety certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Knowledge of VDOT Road and Bridge Standards and environmental regulations and laws.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, contracts, road and bridge specifications and standards
• Safety shoes required.

Responsibilities

• Communication with VDOT support staff and external contacts and consultants; resolve issues and keep supervisor informed.
• Contract monitoring: interpret contract specs, guide field workers, and ensure QA to standards.
• Apply engineering technology principles to daily work; interpret policies and procedures.
• Maintain upkeep of equipment and tools; restock and conduct routine inspections; collect field data.
• Serve as liaison during emergency operations and review preparedness actions.
• Track inventory and manage purchasing; maintain data in asset system and coordinate with staff.
• Maintain project files and update documents; communicate with contractors and resolve questions.
• Perform materials testing and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Maintain records of contractor activities; generate reports and provide timely updates.
• Prepare daily project documentation and prevent delays; ensure timely completion.
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping and data entry in accordance with policies.

Skills

Communication

Contract monitoring

Data analysis

Field inspections

Documentation

Equipment maintenance

Education

Work Zone Safety certs

DEQ RLD cert

Soils & Aggregate cert

ACI Concrete cert

Tools

LCAMS

LUPS

CEDAR

MS Office

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks an experienced engineering inspector to provide technical inspection, documentation, and compliance oversight for maintenance activities across the Residency. You will monitor contracts, manage costs, inspect permits, and support field operations to ensure right-of-way work meets VDOT standards and is maintainable for the long term.

The role requires strong data analysis, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to obtain Work Zone