Roadway Construction Inspector Trainee – Learn & Grow

STV; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV is hiring Construction Inspector Trainees in Wilmington, NC to support our Transportation division and grow the CEI practice statewide. This entry role offers hands-on learning, on-site inspections, and the opportunity to earn NCDOT certifications while contributing to major transportation projects.

Ideal candidates are eager to learn construction inspection and materials testing, with a high school diploma or GED and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess NCDOT certifications listed (or ability to acquire within 6 months).
• Ability to perform inspection and testing as part of a team.
• Comfort reading plans and communicating with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection activities and assist in highway/bridge project administration.
• Apply safety philosophy and work safely outdoors.
• Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
• Establish engineering controls for construction and inspection.
• Prepare daily inspection reports.
• Perform on-site material testing and sampling.
• Measure and document completed work.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Communicate with project staff and clients (verbal and written).
• Basic knowledge of computer/tablet operation.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading construction plans

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer/tablet use

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NCDOT Certifications

NCDOT/ACI Concrete Field Tech, Grade I

QMS Asphalt Roadway Tech

Erosion & Sediment Control Level II

ABC Sampling

Borrow Pit Sampling

Conventional Density

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety

Job description

STV is hiring Construction Inspector Trainees in Wilmington, NC to support our Transportation division and grow the CEI practice statewide. This entry role offers hands-on learning, on-site inspections, and the opportunity to earn NCDOT certifications while contributing to major transportation projects.

Ideal candidates are eager to learn construction inspection and materials testing, with a high school diploma or GED and a clean driving record.