Transportation Construction Inspectors

Management Engineering Corporation (MEC); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Engineering Corporation (MEC) seeks full-time Transportation Construction Inspectors with substantial experience in highway and bridge project inspections. The role includes conducting material tests, reading construction codes, and working independently, requiring relevant certifications and a strong technical foundation. MEC, a trusted name in construction management for over 50 years, serves a variety of clients in the Pittsburgh area.

Qualifications

• Three years of transportation, highway, or bridge construction inspection experience.
• Possess certifications like PennDOT TCI-1 or higher, or NECEPT Field Technician.
• Experience in fieldwork with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway and bridge inspections using standard procedures.
• Conduct tests on construction materials and evaluate technical data.
• Read and interpret construction codes and specifications.

Skills

Inspection

Technical Decision Making

Communication

Calculating Costs

Education

Associates degree or higher in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Cloud-based systems

Mobile devices

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Job Description

MEC is looking for full-time Transportation Construction Inspectors (TCI-1 or higher) with experience working on heavy highway, bridge, airport runways & taxiways, and other transportation construction projects. The positions will be located within the western PA area.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform highway and bridge inspections using standard procedures and techniques.
• Conduct tests on construction materials and evaluate technical data.
• Read and interpret construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications.
• Estimate costs and perform calculations.
• Work independently, make technical decisions, and collaborate with team members.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Utilize MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, cloud-based systems, and mobile devices.
• Perform field work with a valid driver’s license and physical capability.

Minimum Experience

• Three years of transportation, highway, or bridge construction inspection experience, or
• At least one year as a PennDOT TCI-1 or higher, or
• Associates degree or higher in Civil Engineering.

Certifications

• PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification, or
• NECEPT Field Technician Certification, or
• NICET Level II Certification or higher in Highway Construction.

Company Overview

Management Engineering Corporation (MEC) is a family-run company with over 50 years of experience in construction management and inspection in the Pittsburgh area. We serve clients across aviation, transportation, and vertical structures, working with agencies like PA Turnpike, PennDOT, and regional airports, as well as universities, government agencies, and developers.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Construction