Senior Civil Construction Inspector

HDR, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Senior Civil Construction Inspector to conduct and document observations of construction progress on civil infrastructure projects such as water and wastewater facilities, pump stations and pipelines.

You will mentor junior field staff, oversee geotechnical testing and concrete placement, read drawings for discrepancies, and collaborate with Project Managers to ensure quality and safety on site. HDR promotes an employee-owned culture and inclusive teamwork in California.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations and pipelines
• Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision as needed
• Oversee geotechnical compliance testing for water projects
• Oversee concrete placement and compliance testing
• Collaborate with other field representatives or Project Managers
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses
• Serve as the most senior inspector on projects as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Civil Construction Inspector, we'll count on you to:

• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations and pipelines, and roads
• Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision as needed
• Oversee geotechnical compliance testing for water projects
• Oversee concrete placement and compliance testing
• Collaborate with other field representatives or Project Managers
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses
• Serve as the most senior inspector on projects as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

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Keywords: Senior Civil Construction Inspector, civil, structural, mechanical, ICC, Registered Construction Inspector, Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector, ACI, Reinforced Concrete, Structural Masonry, Structural Steel Bolting & Welding, and Prestressed Concrete, water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil, Structural, and Mechanical experience preferred.
• ICC certifications
• Registered Construction Inspector
• American Public Works Association (APWA) - Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII)
• American Construction Inspection Association (ACIA) - Certified Construction Inspector, Div II Building and /or Div IV Public Works
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)- Concrete Field-Testing Technician, Grade I
• Certified Welding Inspector
• International Code Council (ICC) - Special Inspector in one or more of the following: Reinforced Concrete, Structural Masonry, Structural Steel Bolting & Welding, and Prestressed Concrete

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-California-Irvine

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

Job Posting

Oct 22, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affrimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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