Transportation Construction Inspector

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 we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

About the role

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, making sure 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.

This role performs 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. Work may be located throughout the state of NC, with effort made to keep candidates close to their geographic location if possible.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Identify discrepancies or conflicts within contract documents
• Perform materials testing and inspection duties
• Ensure proper reporting and documentation
• Enforce contract documents in accordance with NCDOT policies and procedures
• Travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections

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 construction inspection 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 be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law
• Successfully pass drug-screening procedures prior to hire; subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing thereafter
• 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
• Management experience
• Local candidates preferred

Benefits

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.

Schedule

Full-time

Primary locations: Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Wilmington, or Asheville, North Carolina.