Returning New Grad Inspector II - MAD (For current/previous HNTB interns only) – Summer 2027

HNTB Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 105,384,000 - 157,799,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking interns for on-site construction inspection. You will observe, document, and verify contractor work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, while maintaining daily inspection logs and performing material tests.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of construction-related experience, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to read plans and compute quantities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 3 years of construction-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Observe and verify work in progress to ensure compliance with contract documents and plans.
• Confirm procedures are followed and materials conform to specifications.
• Utilize engineering inspection practices to perform standard calculations and measurements.
• Maintain Inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, labor and equipment.
• Perform on-site material testing and produce as-constructed sketches.

Skills

Construction inspection

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Mathematical calculations

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What We're Looking For

This position is for current/former HNTB interns ONLY. At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for providing daily inspection of multiple, routine activities within a given discipline/trade performed by contractor in order to monitor the project’s compliance with plans, specifications, and other contract provisions. Maintains daily logs of inspection work which is assigned and reviews discrepancies or changes with Field Engineer. Work is generally limited to smaller, standard, less complex projects.

What You'll Do

• Observes, documents, and verifies work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with contract documents and plans.
• Confirms procedures are followed and material used conforms to specifications.
• Utilizes engineering inspection practices to perform standard mathematical calculations and measurements of completed work to date.
• Maintains Inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contactor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.
• Performs on-site material testing and produces as-constructed sketches as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 3 years of construction related experience.
• All required jurisdictional certificates and state requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Recognizes and escalates discrepancies or conflicts within documents.
• Interprets and understands schedules to provide feedback.
• Operates relevant testing equipment to assigned duties.
• Understands Microsoft Office Suite and other computer skills at an advanced level.
• Calculates complex pay quantities.
• Identifies, documents, and escalates change conditions.

What We Prefer

• Current/former HNTB intern

Locations

#MD . Locations: Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Baltimore, MD, Charlotte, NC, Charlotte, NC (Whitehall), Fairmont, WV (Elkins), Glen Allen, VA (Richmond), Harrisburg, PA, King of Prussia, PA (Norristown), North Charleston, SC, Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania), Pittsburgh, PA, Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, NC (Raleigh Field), Scott Depot, WV (Charleston), Virginia Beach, VA, Washington, DC . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pay

The approximate pay range for Washington, DC is $36.72 - $55.07. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Maryland is $33.52 - $50.28. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Virginia is $31.93 - $55.07. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

About HNTB

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law.

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work