Transportation Construction Inspector

Would you thrive in a role where you could help with keeping Pennsylvania's roads and bridges safe for everyone? As a Transportation Construction Inspector with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will play a key role in reviewing construction work and supporting major infrastructure projects. This position allows you to acquire valuable technical skills while working outdoors with experienced teams.

If you are ready to enhance your technical talents while supporting public safety, we want to meet you!

• Inspect bridge components, record conditions, and assist with evaluating structural elements.
• Prepare inspection reports, collect data, and maintain required project records.
• Identify deterioration, damage, or safety concerns on bridges and related structures.
• Work with project teams, agencies, and contractors to support construction activities.
• Assist with measurements, sketches, and inventory of structures and related features.
• Check that construction work and materials follow approved plans, codes, and specifications.

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

• 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.

• 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.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.