Transportation Inspector

Mackin Engineers & Consultants; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition and certification reimburse

Life, disability, pet, and other ins.

Job summary

Mackin Engineers & Consultants is seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors and Inspector Supervisors (TCI/TCIS) for roadway and bridge construction projects in the Pittsburgh area. Positions are available for multiple experience levels, from entry-level inspectors to senior inspectors and supervisors.

Join a leading civil engineering firm serving infrastructure projects across the eastern U.S. Offices in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and West Virginia.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1–5+ years of construction inspection experience, depending on level.
• Experience with PennDOT, PA Turnpike, municipal, or utility projects preferred.
• Ability to read construction plans and specifications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Deltek Ajera a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Certifications preferred (level dependent): NECEPT, PennDOT Concrete/ACI, NICET Highway Construction, CDS NextGen.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway and bridge construction inspections per plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Inspect grading, excavation, drainage, asphalt, concrete, structures, traffic control, and signage.
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Conduct field measurements, testing, and material sampling.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain construction documentation.
• Communicate with contractors, engineers, and project teams.
• Supervise and mentor inspectors (supervisory levels).

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Read construction plans

Field measurements

Supervisory/mentoring

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Deltek Ajera

Job description

Mackin Engineers & Consultants is a leading civil engineering firm serving infrastructure projects across the eastern U.S. With offices in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and West Virginia, we deliver innovative, high-quality solutions in highway, bridge, and construction inspection services.

Position Summary

Mackin is seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors and Inspector Supervisors (TCI/TCIS) for roadway and bridge construction projects in the Pittsburgh area. Positions are available for multiple experience levels, from entry-level inspectors to senior inspectors and supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform roadway and bridge construction inspections per plans, specifications, and contracts
• Inspect grading, excavation, drainage, asphalt, concrete, structures, traffic control, and signage
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure quality, safety, and compliance
• Conduct field measurements, testing, and material sampling
• Prepare daily reports and maintain construction documentation
• Communicate with contractors, engineers, and project teams
• Supervise and mentor inspectors (supervisory levels)

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• 1–5+ years of construction inspection experience, depending on level
• Experience with PennDOT, PA Turnpike, municipal, or utility projects preferred
• Ability to read construction plans and specifications
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Deltek Ajera a plus
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel
• Certifications preferred (level dependent): NECEPT, PennDOT Concrete/ACI, NICET Highway Construction, CDS NextGen
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match & profit sharing
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Life, disability, pet, and supplemental insurance options