Materials Inspector - Jackson; ABET​/Non-ABET

Final date to receive applications: 7/24/26. Will consider waiver of ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering for materials inspection related experience.

Job Location: Jackson, MO

The materials inspector samples and tests general construction and maintenance materials to ensure compliance with specifications. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

• Samples and tests general construction materials such as steel, pipe, paint, asphalt, and cement to determine if materials conform to specifications and approves or rejects material for intended use.
• Samples and tests fine and coarse aggregate production for quality and gradation specification compliance at quarries supplying materials for department projects and approves or rejects material.
• Prepares samples for bituminous trial mixes; coordinates with contractor on trial mix information.
• May perform duties of inspector in charge at plants producing bituminous mixtures to determine if the material produced conforms to specifications and approves or rejects the material.
• May perform inspections of prestressed or precast concrete and special sampling and testing of materials required on federal aid projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field OR
• 8 years of experience in materials or construction inspection, or related field.
• Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical‑physical examination.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university curriculum.
• Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
• OSHA 10‑Hour Certification required within 90 days.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical‑physical examination.

Entry salary: $52,511.52 (Non‑ABET) or $67,307.04 (ABET)
Intermediate salary: $56,712.48 (Non‑ABET) or $72,691.68 (ABET)
Senior salary: $61,249.44 (Non‑ABET) or $78,506.88 (ABET)

• Job requires moderate physical activity.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Benefits include pension plan, paid leave, holidays, health insurance, and educational assistance.

Contact: sehr.gov