TET V - Construction Inspector

WSP USA; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement/voting leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Transportation Engineering Technician (TET) V/Construction Inspector to join our Columbia, MD office. You will support MD SHA Roadway and Bridge projects through on-site inspections, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

The role requires field proficiency, the ability to work nights/weekends as needed, and strong communication with project teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of roadway and bridge construction experience.
• Knowledge of ASTM and ACI testing requirements and inspection procedures.
• Familiarity with MDOT/SHA/MDTA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Conduct field tests on materials (slump, air content, compaction).
• Measure and record pay items and contractor progress.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and logs with site details.
• Coordinate with owners, utilities, and agencies on field changes.
• Demonstrate independent problem solving on site.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written English

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

MARTCP Certification

OSHA 10 certification

E&S Certification

Tools

Nuclear gauges

Concrete sampling

Field testing equipment

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Transportation Engineering Technician (TET) V/ Construction Inspector to join our Construction Management team out of our Columbia, MD office.

The desired candidate will serve as a Construction Inspector to support our Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) services related to Road and Bridge Projects for the State Highway Administration (SHA).

Your Impact

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily site inspections of contractors’ work on highway, bridge, structural steel repairs, welding, painting, electrical, environmental or other complex construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and maintain up-to-date project records.
• Conduct routine field tests on construction materials such as slump test, air content test, and compaction tests.
• Measure and record material placed for periodic contractor payments.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and/or logs that describe number of employees on a job site, amount of work performed, and materials used, weather conditions, accidents on the job site and equipment use.
• Work in various weather conditions and terrains and will be available nights and weekends as needed.
• Work effectively with others.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Measure and record pay items.
• Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to Owner.
• Work closely with others team members, along with personnel from utilities, state, local, and federal agencies.
• Demonstrate independent and effective problem solving/decision making.

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma
• 5 years of experience in Roadway and Bridge construction.
• Prior experience with Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), State Highway Administration (SHA) and/or Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is desired.
• Experience in field inspection, or construction supervision of civil works projects (earthwork, roads, utilities, infrastructure, bridges, paving, drainage, etc.).
• Must possess knowledge and experience in American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and other miscellaneous construction testing requirements, as well as knowledge in construction inspection procedures, and inspections methodologies, including the use of nuclear gauges, concrete sampling, and construction safety.
• Mid-Atlantic Region Technician Certification Program (MARTCP) Certifications, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 and Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Certifications preferred.
• Dependable transportation is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must have good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.

WSP Benefits:

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life;
• retirement savings;
• paid sick leave;
• paid vacation (or other personal time);
• paid parental leave;
• and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary: $31 - 41/hr

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law