Transportation Construction Inspector (Entry-Level)

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Charlotte is seeking an Entry-Level Transportation Construction Inspector to join their engineering team. This role involves performing construction inspections and materials testing on highway and bridge projects. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, experience with MS Office, and strong communication skills. Local candidates are preferred. Competitive compensation and a commitment to employee equity principles are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Strong written communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge construction projects.
• Conduct materials testing and construction observation.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Skills

Strong written and communication skills

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tech school degree

Job description

Transportation Construction Inspector (Entry-Level)

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HDR is looking for an Entry Level Construction Inspector to join our North Carolina Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team to perform construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge construction projects utilizing NCDOT policies and procedures. Work will include materials testing, construction observation, and reporting. This position will be trained to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and be able to identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents as well as enforcement of these contract documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law
• NCDOT experience
• Tech school degree
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability 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

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.