Civil Construction Inspector; Highway & Roads

In the role of Civil Construction Inspector II, we'll count on you to:

• In the role of Civil Construction Inspector (Highways & Roads), we'll count on you to perform the following functions & responsibilities.
• Capable of assisting the Resident Engineer in all aspects of required field and office engineering work including but not limited to the following: inspection of non-structural construction operations; inspection of traffic control system compliance; contract change order (CCO) preparation, review, and analysis; and Water Pollution Control Program (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) enforcement.
• Capable of reviewing, inspecting, and approving traffic control systems, including lane closures, in accordance with Caltrans standards and requirements.
• Personnel reviewing, inspecting, and approving traffic control system work shall have one (1) year demonstrated experience in such work.
• Knowledge and experience with equipment used in roadway construction inspection, surveying, field testing of construction materials, and construction office engineering.
• Knowledge of computers, computer applications, and computer software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others);
  Critical Path Method (CPM) software such as Primavera Project Planner (P3, P6) and Sure Trak, or any updated version, as a minimum;
  Scheduler Analyzer Pro; and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge and experience with principles of effective communication and supervision.
• Knowledge and experience with monitoring labor compliance. Knowledge of subcontracting laws and policies.
• Knowledge and experience with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Small Business requirements including determining Commercially Useful Function (CUF) of a contractor or material supplier.
• Knowledge and experience with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program and the General Permit.
• Knowledge of Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Construction Manual.
• Proper background clearance, as necessary, when performing work on or near the rail system.
• Experience assisting Resident Engineers in preparation of the Dispute Review Board (DRB) and Dispute Resolution Advisor (DRA) position papers and meetings.
• Experience in assisting Resident Engineers to respond to preliminary claim findings and preparation for Dispute Review Board (DRB) and Dispute Resolution Advisor (DRA).
• Experience in preparation of Claims files, documents and reports.
• Knowledge and experience in keeping complete, accurate, and concise records of the work and quantities.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 2yrs experience in highway/roadway construction inspection
• Experience on Caltrans projects
• Ability to interpret construction schedules

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent. (Candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma)
• A minimum of 3 years experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Proven problem-solving and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• HDR's Drug and Alcohol Policy supports our commitment to employee safety and exceeding client requirements. The Drug and Alcohol Policy prohibits the use of drugs or alcohol while on HDR or client premises, or while otherwise engaged in HDR business. This position may require a successful drug-screen prior to hire and thereafter, based on client requirements and applicable country, state and/or provincial laws and regulations.
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Primary

Location:

United States-California-Folsom
Other Locations:
United States-California-Fresno, United States-California-Merced, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Stockton
Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule:

Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)
Job Posting:
Feb 11, 2026

Compensation: $32.14 – $45.90 hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Compensation may increase if/when services are performed that are covered by California's Prevailing Wage laws on public sector projects, or are covered by other applicable wage and hour laws.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement.