Summer Transportation Construction Inspector; Seasonal -Field

note: this is a reposting of cs-. If you applied under the previous posting which was open from january 7, 2026 to january 20, 2026, you cannot submit a new application.

if you are a construction professional eager to advance your career within the commonwealth, engineering district 5 has an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently looking for a summer seasonal transportation construction inspector. In this role you will be responsible for a range of technical tasks related to the inspection of transportation construction projects. Your primary objective is to ensure that all work is executed in strict compliance with the approved construction plans, standards, specifications, and contract documents at various job and work sites.

in this position you will engage in technical activities focused on inspecting materials and workmanship for road and bridge construction projects. Projects may involve roadway overlays, widening, stabilization, earthwork, guide rail installation, and drainage systems. Your responsibilities include interpreting contract requirements by analyzing specifications and drawings, employing a range of testing and inspection techniques, and exercising independent judgment to make technical decisions on site.

You will collaborate effectively with contractors and other personnel across all six counties within district 5, with the main office located in allentown, pa.

• full‑time, seasonal employment
• work hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, monday‑friday, with a 30‑minute lunch
• you will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability
• overtime and travel as needed
• telework: you will not have the option to telework in this position
• you will receive further communication regarding this position via e‑mail. Check your e‑mail, including spam/junk folders, for these notices

• three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
• three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
• one year as an engineering technician (commonwealth job title or equivalent federal government job title, as determined by the office of administration); or
• two years as a transportation technician or construction cost technician i; (commonwealth job titles or equivalent federal government job titles, as determined by the office of administration); or
• 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; or
• 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. For more information on ways to meet pa residency requirements, follow the link and click on residency.
• you must be able to perform essential job functions.

• resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• if you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• pennsylvania law (51 pa.
  
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