Transportation Construction Inspector

HDR; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector for highway and bridge construction projects in North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of inspection experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This full-time position involves evaluating construction work against standards and ensuring compliance with contract documents. Local candidates preferred and travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience inspecting transportation projects required.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• This position requires passing drug-screening procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge projects.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Enforce contract documents and procedures.

Skills

Inspection of transportation projects

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proficient with MS Office

Problem-solving abilities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

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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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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.

We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands‑on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee‑owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR is looking for a Construction Inspector to perform construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge construction projects in North Carolina utilizing NCDOT policies and procedures. This includes materials testing, proper reporting and documentation utilizing any other required means. The candidate must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents, and enforce these contract documents. Work may be located throughout the state of NC and effort will be made to keep candidates close to their geographic location in NC if possible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience inspecting transportation projects required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of team
• Work requires travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections.
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law
• NCDOT experience preferred
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Management experience a plus
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. (Candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma)
• A minimum of 3 years experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Proven problem-solving and documentation abilitiesAbility 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

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Raleigh

Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston‑Salem, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville, United States-North Carolina

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting: Nov 7, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.