Transportation Construction Inspector

State of Pennsylvania•King Of Prussia, PA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

If you have a background in civil engineering and a passion for construction and surveying, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has the career move for you! We are excited to welcome a motivated and reliable Transportation Construction Inspector to join the District 6 team. This is a critical, hands-on profession in which you will exercise your judgement and expertise to ensure that every mile of road and every bridge built in our district meets the highest standards of safety and quality. If you are driven by the challenge of engaging in meaningful projects and pursuing a rewarding career, we encourage you to submit your application today and take the first step toward a promising future in engineering! As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will undertake various technical responsibilities related to the inspection of materials and workmanship in highway construction projects. Your duties will include conducting comprehensive inspections and compaction testing to ensure compliance with contract specifications, certification standards, and departmental procedures. You will monitor different phases of highway construction, such as verifying grades, elevations, and the layout of roadways and simple structures. Additionally, you will maintain ongoing documentation of project activities such as notating completed work, creating item quantity and project cost estimates, and calculating various mathematical equations necessary for project completion. Duties also entail identifying any field plan changes and how those changes may impact a project's progress and scheduling needs. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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)
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
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
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
You must meet the PA residency requirement.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive inspections and compaction testing to ensure compliance with contract specifications, certification standards, and departmental procedures.
Monitor different phases of highway construction, such as verifying grades, elevations, and the layout of roadways and simple structures.
Maintain ongoing documentation of project activities such as notating completed work, creating item quantity and project cost estimates, and calculating various mathematical equations necessary for project completion.
Identify any field plan changes and how those changes may impact a project's progress and scheduling needs.

Benefits

Health coverage
Vision
Dental
Wellness programs
Competitive wages
Multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Eight weeks of paid parental leave
Military leave
Paid time off for most major U.S. holidays
Flexible work schedules
Work-from-home opportunities
Opportunities for internal mobility
Professional development
Opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving
Special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships