Senior Transportation Construction Inspector

Senior Transportation Construction Inspector

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We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding 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, making sure 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 ensures that our 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 isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations.

HDR is looking for a Senior Construction Inspector (Technician Level II or higher) to join our Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) program. The responsibilities include performing construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and/or bridge construction projects utilizing NCDOT policies and procedures, serving as lead inspector responsible for all inspection and documentation, managing other inspectors, interpreting construction drawings and specifications, identifying discrepancies or conflicts within contract documents, and enforcing the documents.

Work may be located throughout the state of North Carolina, with efforts to keep candidates close to their geographic location when possible.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience inspecting transportation projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Work requires travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law
• NCDOT experience preferred
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Management experience a plus
• Local candidates preferred

• 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
• This position typically requires successfully passing drug‑screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Primary location:
United States – North Carolina – Raleigh.

Other locations:
United States – North Carolina – Winston‑Salem;
United States – North Carolina – Charlotte;
United States – North Carolina – Wilmington;
United States – North Carolina – Asheville;
United States – North Carolina.

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build.

Schedule:

Full‑time.

Employee status:
Regular.

Job posting:
November 7, 2025.

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.