Transportation Construction Inspector (Entry-Level)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Entry Level Construction Inspector in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. This role involves performing essential construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge projects, ensuring adherence to NCDOT policies. You'll gain hands-on experience in materials testing and construction observation while learning to read and interpret construction drawings. Join a team that empowers its members and fosters a culture of belonging, where your contributions will help shape the future of construction in North Carolina. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career path, this is the perfect place to start.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; tech school degree preferred.
• Experience with MS Office is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Construction observation

Materials testing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Driver's license

NCDOT experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tech school degree

Job description

Transportation Construction Inspector (Entry-Level) - (182141)

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?

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.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Primary Location

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.