Transportation Construction Inspector (Entry-Level)

HDR; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and engineering firm is seeking an entry-level Construction Inspector to join their North Carolina team. The role includes performing construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge projects, conducting materials testing, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This is a full-time position requiring travel for site inspections.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Identifying discrepancies or conflicts within documents.
• Traveling to meetings and site visits as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction engineering and inspection duties.
• Conduct materials testing and reporting.
• Enforce contract requirements.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience in MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Transportation Construction Inspector (Entry-Level)

HDR is seeking an entry-level Construction Inspector to join our North Carolina Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team. In this role you will 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. The successful candidate 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 enforce contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge projects. • Conduct materials testing, construction observation, and reporting. • Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. • Identify discrepancies or conflicts within contract documents and enforce contract requirements. • Travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections as required.

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.
• Successfully passing drug‑screening procedures prior to hire; random and cause drug and alcohol testing thereafter.
• Active participation in HDR’s employee‑owned culture is a must.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Primary Location

United States‑North Carolina‑Raleigh

Schedule

Full‑time