Transportation Construction Inspector

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work, and we continually ask:
What is our impact on the world?

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Each role at HDR makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible in your community and around the world.

We believe construction services are more than project delivery; they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, ensuring that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures clients’ visions become reality with precision, integrity, and excellence.

Our construction professionals—including Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists—bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture.

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, and any other required means. The candidate must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents, and enforce contract documents.

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

• Minimum of 1 year of experience inspecting transportation projects required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• 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
• LI-SM1

• 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
• Must pass drug screening prior to hire; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture, fostering organizational trust, and connecting us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary

Location:

United States-North Carolina-Raleigh

Other Locations:
United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville, United States-North Carolina

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)

Job Posting:
Nov 7, 2025