Senior Civil Construction Inspector-NACE

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, water/wastewater facilities, pump stations and pipelines
• Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision as needed
• Collaborate with other field representatives or Project Managers
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses
• Serve as the most senior inspector on projects as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

• Technical school or Associate degree
• Caltrans experience
• Road and Bridge experience
• Relevant Industry Certifications
• 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 5 years experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Strong written communication skills
• 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.

The expected compensation range for this position is $47.37 - $70.38 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.

Primary

Location:

United States-California-Walnut Creek.
Other Locations: United States-California-Oakland, United States-California-San Francisco.
Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build.
Schedule: Full-time.
Employee Status: Regular.
Business Class: Field Services - FAR OH-based Contract.
Job Posting: Jun 10, 2026.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.