Transportation Construction Inspector (Remote-Eligible)

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Gaysport (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to support both office and field duties ensuring standards and procedures are met for safe travel. The role covers permit administration, construction oversight, customer service, and team coordination across the Highway Occupancy Program.

The position offers full-time hours (7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Mon–Fri) with a potential telework option inside Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Three years of highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
• Three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, including reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
• One year as an Engineering Technician (commonwealth title); or
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (commonwealth titles); or
• One year of construction inspection experience, and an associate’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Review permit requests and coordinate program activities to meet Department goals
• Inspect work sites to verify compliance with safety rules, standards, and permit conditions
• Provide guidance and information to applicants, contractors, and members of the public
• Support employees by sharing knowledge, improving workflows, and encouraging quality efforts
• Organize administrative tasks to maintain accurate documentation and efficient office operations
• Evaluate drawings, plans, and regulations to determine proper requirements and solutions

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to support both office and field duties ensuring standards and procedures are met for safe travel. The role covers permit administration, construction oversight, customer service, and team coordination across the Highway Occupancy Program.

The position offers full-time hours (7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Mon–Fri) with a potential telework option inside Pennsylvania.