Construction Inspector

WSP•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time Construction Inspector for its Knoxville, Tennessee office. The role supports the Construction Management Team and helps deliver transportation projects that meet client objectives. The inspector supports Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and local agency transportation projects through Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) and Maintenance Engineering Inspection (MEI) services. Work may cover roadway, bridge, traffic operations, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), maintenance, safety, and other transportation infrastructure projects throughout Tennessee. The position monitors contractor compliance, inspects construction and maintenance activities, verifies quantities, maintains project documentation, coordinates with project stakeholders, and supports materials testing and quality assurance. The position requires at least three years of transportation construction inspection experience, though Engineering Interns may be eligible without experience. An associate degree or higher and five or more years of experience are preferred. Relocation assistance is not available. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and pass WSP’s motor vehicle screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 3 years of transportation construction inspection experience; Engineering Interns may be eligible without experience.
Experience performing CEI, MEI, transportation construction inspection, maintenance inspection, or roadway infrastructure inspection services.
Experience interpreting roadway, bridge, traffic signal, ITS, signing, pavement marking, drainage, and utility plans.
Experience preparing daily work reports, inspector diaries, quantity calculations, and project documentation.
Working knowledge of TDOT Standard Specifications, Standard Drawings, Construction Manuals, and applicable FHWA requirements.
Ability to coordinate professionally with contractors, TDOT project personnel, utility owners, and stakeholders.
Ability to work independently in an active construction environment while maintaining accurate project records.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree or higher.
5 or more years of transportation construction inspection experience.
TDOT HMA Certified Roadway Inspector certification.
TDOT Concrete Field Technician certification.
TDOT Aggregate Certified Technician certification.
TDOT Nuclear Gauge Field Technician certification.
Level I or II Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector certification.
UT TTAP Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor certification.
UT TTAP Guardrail Installation and Inspection certification.
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification.
Prior CEI experience on TDOT roadway, interstate, bridge, or transportation improvement projects.
Experience inspecting grading, drainage, utility relocations, aggregate base, asphalt paving, concrete paving, curb and gutter, guardrail, signing, and pavement marking operations.
Working knowledge of TDOT construction procedures, materials acceptance requirements, and contractor pay item documentation.
Experience preparing daily reports, force account records, quantity calculations, and project documentation for transportation construction projects.
Experience serving as primary or lead inspector on roadway construction projects exceeding $5 million in construction value.
Familiarity with TDOT software, AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials, or similar DOT project management platforms.
Experience inspecting maintenance-of-traffic operations and work-zone traffic control installations.
Experience coordinating construction activities with utility owners, local agencies, contractors, and public stakeholders.
Current TDOT certifications in multiple roadway inspection disciplines.
Experience performing field sampling and testing of asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and embankment materials.
Experience inspecting bridge rehabilitation, bridge maintenance, or minor structure projects.
Ability to work independently on remote assignments with limited supervision.
Previous experience supporting on-call CEI or construction management contracts for state DOT or local agency clients.

Responsibilities

Support TDOT and local agency transportation projects through CEI and MEI services.
Inspect roadway, bridge, traffic operations, ITS, maintenance, safety, and other transportation infrastructure projects throughout Tennessee.
Monitor contractor operations for compliance with TDOT plans, specifications, standards, permits, and contract requirements.
Inspect roadway, drainage, erosion control, structures, maintenance improvements, traffic control devices, signing, pavement markings, guardrail, signals, and ITS infrastructure.
Verify installed quantities and maintain daily inspection reports, field records, photographs, and project documentation.
Coordinate with TDOT personnel, contractors, utility owners, local agencies, and project stakeholders.
Review and document work-zone traffic control installations and maintenance-of-traffic operations.
Observe earthwork, aggregate, asphalt paving, concrete placement, and utility installation operations.
Support construction acceptance testing, materials sampling, and quality assurance activities.
Use TDOT, Bentley, Microsoft, and project-specific software platforms to manage documentation and project records.