Transportation Construction Inspector (Entry-Level)

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? Watch Our Story.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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 that our clients’ visions become reality with precision, integrity, and excellence.

Our construction professionals—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 that connects employees around the world.

About the role

HDR is looking for an Entry Level Construction Inspector to join our North Carolina Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team to perform construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge construction projects utilizing NCDOT policies and procedures. Work will include materials testing, construction observation, and reporting. This position will be trained 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge projects
• Conduct materials testing and construction observation
• Prepare reports and documentation
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Identify discrepancies or conflicts within contract documents
• Enforce contract document requirements

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must pass drug-screening procedures prior to hiring; subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCDOT experience
• Tech school degree
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Able to travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections
• Licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law
• Local candidates preferred

Benefits

• Employee-owned culture with collaborative environment
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) with executive sponsorship, open to all employees

Schedule

Full-time

Locations

United States-North Carolina (Primary: Raleigh; Other: Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Wilmington, Asheville)