Transportation CEI Inspector – Roads & Bridges

WSP Global Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Full-time Construction Inspector for our Knoxville, TN office to support TDOT transportation projects. You will inspect roadways, bridges, ITS, and traffic operations, ensuring compliance with plans, specs and permits.

Daily reports, field records, and coordination with contractors and TDOT personnel are essential. The role requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), 3–5 years of transportation inspection experience, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of transportation construction inspection experience; 5+ years preferred.
• EI may be eligible without experience.
• Experience interpreting roadway, bridge and traffic plans.
• Experience preparing daily reports and project documentation.
• Knowledge of TDOT standards, drawings and FHWA requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors and stakeholders professionally.
• Must complete and pass WSP Motor Vehicle screening.
• Relocation assistance is not available.

Responsibilities

• Support TDOT and local projects through CEI and MEI services.
• Inspect roadway, bridge, traffic operations, ITS and safety projects.
• Monitor contractor compliance with TDOT plans and specs.
• Maintain daily reports, field records, photos, and documentation.
• Coordinate with TDOT personnel, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Review work zone traffic control installations and MOT operations.
• Observe earthwork, drainage, asphalt and concrete placement, grading.
• Support QA activities and material sampling using project software.

Skills

Construction inspection

Report writing

Plan interpretation

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

TDOT standards knowledge

AASHTOWare PM/CM

TDOT communications

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Full-time Construction Inspector for our Knoxville, TN office to support TDOT transportation projects. You will inspect roadways, bridges, ITS, and traffic operations, ensuring compliance with plans, specs and permits.

Daily reports, field records, and coordination with contractors and TDOT personnel are essential. The role requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), 3–5 years of transportation inspection experience, and the ability to work