Transportation Construction Inspector

About the role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. 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 that our clients’ visions become reality with precision, integrity, and excellence.

We are 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 enforcement of contract documents. The candidate must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents. Work may be located throughout the state of NC, with effort made to keep candidates close to their geographic location if possible.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge projects in accordance with NCDOT policies and procedures.
• Conduct materials testing and ensure proper reporting and documentation.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, identifying discrepancies or conflicts.
• Enforce contract documents and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections as required.

Requirements

• 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 of experience in construction inspection.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proven problem-solving and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law.
• Must successfully pass drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience inspecting transportation projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• NCDOT experience preferred.
• Management experience a plus.
• Local candidates preferred.

Locations

This role may be based in one of the following North Carolina locations: Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Wilmington, or Asheville.

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. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. 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.