Transportation Construction Inspector

Construction Inspector – North Carolina

HDR is looking for a Construction Inspector to perform construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge construction projects in North Carolina utilizing NCDOT policies and procedures. This includes materials testing, proper reporting and documentation utilizing any other required means. The candidate must be able 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.

Work may be located throughout the state of NC and effort will be made to keep candidates close to their geographic location in NC if possible.

Perform inspection duties on highway and bridge construction projects, ensuring that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. Conduct materials testing and documentation, enforce contract documents, work independently or as part of a team, and travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections as required.

• High School diploma or equivalent. (Candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma)
• A minimum of 3 years experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Proven problem‑solving and documentation abilities.
• 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.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience inspecting transportation projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Work requires travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections.
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law.
• NCDOT experience preferred.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Management experience a plus.
• Local candidates preferred.

United States – North Carolina (Raleigh, with possible locations in Winston‑Salem, Charlotte, Wilmington, Asheville, and others in NC).

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time regular employment.

At HDR, we are committed to an inclusive environment, employee ownership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.