Transportation Construction Inspector

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option (up to 3 days/week)

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 1, seeks a Transportation Construction Inspector to support safe highway projects. You’ll inspect work, monitor materials, perform field tests, and document progress, coordinating with agencies and staff to ensure quality and compliance.

The role offers a typical full-time schedule with 7:00 AM–3:00 PM hours, potential telework up to 3 days weekly, and opportunities to contribute to Pennsylvania’s transportation network.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year as Engineering Technician, Transportation Technician, or Construction Cost Technician, or three years in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work.
• Three years of quality control of materials or building/construction industry experience with blueprints or plans.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all phases of highway construction work for compliance with plans and specs.
• Observe placement of cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and drainage materials.
• Provide compaction testing of soils, aggregates, and related sub-surface materials.
• Complete diary entries, calculations, and reports by manual or electronic methods.
• Interact with agencies, legislators, and the public to support project administration.
• Assist with resolving field issues and tracking project progress.

Education

Associate's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology

Job description

The Department of Transportation, Engineering District 1 is searching for a Transportation Construction Inspector who is eager to support safe and successful highway projects. This role offers hands-on experience in inspecting construction work and working directly with contractors and project staff. You will see progress happen every day as you help ensure quality workmanship. Take advantage of this opportunity to build a fulfilling career that strengthens Pennsylvania’s transportation network.

This role supports transportation construction projects by inspecting work, materials, and documentation to ensure compliance with approved plans and standards. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Construction Inspection: Inspect all phases of highway construction work and verify adherence to plans and specifications
• Material Monitoring: Observe placement of cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and drainage materials
• Field Testing: Provide compaction testing of soils, aggregates, and related sub-surface materials
• Project Documentation: Complete diary entries, calculations, and reports through manual or electronic methods
• Communication Coordination: Interact with agencies, legislators, and the public to support project administration
• Problem Resolution: Assist with resolving field issues and tracking project progress through sketches and summaries

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Vendor controlled work schedule, hours may vary.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time/seasonally adhoc, up to 3 days per week. 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 Oil City. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 title or equivalent Federal Government job title, 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 Requirements

• 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.

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.