Inspector II

HNTB Corporation•Salt Lake, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At HNTB, this is more than just a job — it is an opportunity to build a meaningful career while helping shape the communities we live in every day. With over 100 years of delivering some of the nation’s largest and most complex infrastructure projects, HNTB offers the chance to be part of a respected team during an exciting period of growth and innovation. As a key member of HNTB’s growing Salt Lake City team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects across the state and region, while collaborating with top experts in every field. As part of a nationwide firm, HNTB’s Salt Lake City office has been delivering solutions for some of the largest and most innovative infrastructure projects in Utah, while also contributing to successful projects all across the country. This position is a great fit for someone who takes pride in being out in the field, solving problems, and ensuring projects are built the right way. You will play a key role in daily inspections, verifying contractor work complies with plans, specifications, and contract requirements while helping keep projects safe, efficient, and on schedule. From maintaining daily reports and tracking materials to coordinating with field engineers and contractors, your work directly contributes to the success of transportation infrastructure across Utah. Why You’ll Love This Job: Be the eyes and ears of the project, ensuring quality construction from start to finish. Gain hands-on experience inspecting roads, bridges, utilities, and transportation infrastructure that communities rely on every day. Work with industry-leading teams that value safety, professionalism, teamwork, and field expertise. Utilize tools like Masterworks, spreadsheets, and field documentation systems to stay organized and keep projects moving forward. Travel throughout Utah and see the direct impact of your work on projects that improve communities statewide. Join an employee-owned company where your contributions matter and your career can continue to grow.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 3 years of construction related experience.
All required jurisdictional certificates and state requirements.
Strong knowledge of roadway, bridge, utility, and transportation construction practices, along with experience interpreting project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Experience performing daily inspections, documenting contractor work, tracking quantities and materials, and ensuring compliance with UDOT standards and project requirements.
UDOT CTP Level II certifications - REQUIRED
HMA or concrete paving experience, with the ability to understand and inspect active construction operations in the field.
Experience working on UDOT projects, including direct involvement in roadway, utility, or transportation infrastructure construction.
ATTSA Traffic Control, SRDT, Moisture/Density Gauge, and ACI/CTT certifications.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while helping projects stay safe, organized, and on schedule.
A valid Utah driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites throughout Utah — yes, your own set of wheels helps too.

Nice To Haves

Traffic Control Supervisor
Barrier & Crash Cushion Training
ADA Pedestrian Ramp Training Certification
Partnering

Responsibilities

Observes, documents, and verifies work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with contract documents and plans.
Confirms procedures are followed and material used conforms to specifications.
Utilizes engineering inspection practices to perform standard mathematical calculations and measurements of completed work to date.
Maintains Inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contactor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.
Performs on-site material testing and produces as-constructed sketches as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.