Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Blair County, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Would you enjoy a career helping to ensure that major transportation projects are built safely and correctly for communities across Pennsylvania? As a Transportation Construction Inspector with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the opportunity to support safe and successful highway projects. Within this role, you will learn how to review materials, observe work in progress, and understand construction plans. This position helps you build strong technical skills while contributing to important public projects. Apply today to step into a career where your work makes a visible difference! This position supports highway construction projects by inspecting work, checking materials, and helping to verify that contractors follow project plans and safety standards. This specialized work helps to ensure that transportation facilities are built safely and meet all requirements.

Requirements

• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work
• Three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics
• One year of construction inspection experience, and an associate’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology
• An equivalent combination of experience and training
• Possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent
• Meet the PA residency requirement

Responsibilities

• Inspect phases of construction work and check grades, elevations, and layout with project staff
• Observe placement of concrete, asphalt, drainage materials, and other supplies to ensure proper use
• Check soil and aggregate compaction through visual and field methods
• Complete reports, calculations, estimates, and field notes using electronic and manual tools
• Review project plans, specifications, and manuals to support inspection activities
• Check work zone traffic control devices and communicate safety concerns to project personnel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree