Transportation Construction Inspector / Engineering Technician

Fisher Associates; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Fisher Associates in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced field inspector to support transportation projects. You will perform field inspections to verify alignment with plans, sample soils, concrete, and asphalt, and document results.

The role requires outdoor work, strong reporting, and adherence to safety standards on active sites. Ideal candidates hold a related bachelor’s degree, have construction inspection experience, and can navigate PennDOT requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental or related field.
• Experience in field inspections or construction quality assurance.
• Familiarity with roadway, bridge, or heavy civil construction (PennDOT experience preferred).
• Strong attention to detail with solid documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in active construction environments and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Certifications such as ACI Field Testing Technician, NICET Highway Construction, PennDOT Concrete, NECEPT Asphalt are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections to ensure construction aligns with plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Collect materials samples (soil, concrete, asphalt) and document testing results.
• Monitor construction quality, progress, and workmanship.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, logs, and photo documentation.
• Identify and communicate non-conformance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with PennDOT, local, and federal requirements.
• Observe, document, and report job-site safety concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science/Environmental or related field

Job description

Description

Looking for more than just another inspection job? Join a team that values your expertise, invests in your growth, and gives you the opportunity to work on impactful transportation projects throughout the Pittsburgh region.

Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections to ensure construction aligns with plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Collect materials samples (soil, concrete, asphalt) and document testing results.
• Monitor construction quality, progress, and workmanship.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, logs, and photo documentation.
• Identify and communicate non‑conformance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with PennDOT, local, and federal requirements.
• Observe, document, and report job‑site safety concerns.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering, Science, Environmental or related field preferred.
• Experience in construction inspection, civil engineering, or construction management preferred.
• Familiarity with roadway, bridge, or heavy civil construction preferred (PennDOT experience preferred).
• Strong attention to detail with solid documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in active construction environments.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Certifications are a plus or willingness to obtain: ACI Field Testing Technician, NICET Highway Construction, PennDOT Concrete, NECEPT Asphalt.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to safely access and navigate active construction sites.
• Capable of walking on uneven terrain.
• Work environments may include office and field settings, with exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and weather conditions.

Fisher Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.