Senior Civil Construction Inspector

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day, fostering a culture of inclusion. We ask:
What is our impact on the world?

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Each role in HDR makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read on to learn how you could help make great things possible in your community and around the world.

HDR delivers construction services that safeguard quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR's Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, ensuring that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work helps clients’ visions become reality with precision, integrity, and excellence.

Our construction professionals—Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists—bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This is an opportunity to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a lasting legacy for communities. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which underpins our collaborative culture.

• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to 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.
• 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 of 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 in our employee-owned culture is a must.
• HDR's Drug and Alcohol Policy supports our commitment to safety and client requirements. The policy prohibits the use of drugs or alcohol while on HDR or client premises, or while engaged in HDR business. A drug screen may be required prior to hire and thereafter, based on client requirements and applicable laws.
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups foster a sense of belonging and a supportive environment for everyone to engage and contribute.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $47.37 - $70.38 hourly, depending on skills, experience, education, and location. Compensation may increase if/when services are performed under applicable wage 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

Job Posting:
Feb 5, 2026