Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to inspect materials for major transportation projects, ensuring compliance with standards. The role involves working with plants and sites, learning technical skills, and contributing to safe, reliable infrastructure across Pennsylvania.

The position offers full-time hours with a 7:30 AM–3:30 PM schedule, potential telework, and opportunities to grow expertise in construction materials testing within PennDOT.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year as an Engineering Technician or equivalent.
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician.
• Three years in highway/bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection.
• Three years in quality control of materials with reading blueprints.
• One year of construction inspection and an associated degree in civil engineering/related tech.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Material Inspection: Inspect asphalt, concrete, and aggregate materials to ensure they meet specifications.
• Testing Verification: Observe technicians performing tests and confirm accuracy of procedures and results.
• Documentation Review: Record sampling methods, testing results, and compliance issues in required systems.
• Quality Assurance: Check supplier compliance with standards, verify documentation, and support annual inspections.
• Equipment Calibration: Verify calibration of equipment used by department staff and vendors.
• Field Support: Assist with core drilling, project material reviews, and sampling activities at job sites.

Skills

Engineering Technician experience

Transportation Technician experience

Construction inspection experience

Quality control of materials

Reading blueprints/plans

Civil engineering related degree

Equivalent combination of experience

Education

Associate's degree in civil/engineering technology

Tools

PA Driver's License

Job description

Salary

$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-58948-10620

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 600

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

10620

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00080600

Bureau / Division

Transportation, District 6-0

Worksite Address

7000 Geerdes Boulevard

City

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19406

Contact Name

Sarah McInnes

THE POSITION

Are you ready to help ensure that the materials used in major transportation projects meet the highest standards? The Transportation Construction Inspector position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers an exciting opportunity to support quality construction across the region. This role allows you to work directly with materials at plants and project sites to ensure they meet key standards. You will learn important technical skills and contribute to safe, reliable transportation projects. If you are ready to enhance your expertise in the field while growing your career, this may be the position for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on inspecting materials, verifying testing procedures, and ensuring compliance with construction standards at various production plants. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Material Inspection: Inspect asphalt, concrete, and aggregate materials to ensure they meet specifications and quality control plans
• Testing Verification: Observe technicians performing tests and confirm accuracy of procedures and results
• Documentation Review: Record sampling methods, testing results, and compliance issues in required systems
• Quality Assurance: Check supplier compliance with standards, verify documentation, and support annual inspections
• Equipment Calibration: Verify calibration of equipment used by both department staff and vendors
• Field Support: Assist with core drilling, project material reviews, and sampling activities at job sites

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in King of Prussia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
• Three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
• One year of construction inspection experience, and an associate's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.