Job Details

Salary

$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-49630-10620

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 600

Opening Date

05/13/2026

Closing Date

5/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

10620

Position Number

00199527

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00080600

Bureau / Division

Transportation, District 6-0

Worksite Address

7000 Geerdes Boulevard

City

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19406

Contact Name

Sarah McInnes

Contact Email

smcinnes@pa.gov

THE POSITION

As a Transportation Construction Inspector with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the opportunity to play a vital role in supporting safe and reliable highway projects throughout District 6. You will gain valuable experience through hands-on inspections and project monitoring. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fieldwork and solving problems in real time. Apply today to step into a role where your diligence and accuracy contributes to safer travel for everyone!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on inspecting construction work and materials to ensure highway projects meet required plans and standards. You will support field checks, documentation, and project coordination across multiple phases of construction. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Construction Inspection: Inspect various phases of roadway and structure construction to confirm conformance with approved plans and specifications
• Material Review: Check the placement and quality of concrete, bituminous products, drainage items, and other construction materials
• Testing Support: Perform visual compaction checks and observe material testing to ensure proper procedures are followed
• Project Documentation: Record field activities including diary entries, calculations, sketches, and quantity estimates using manual or electronic systems
• Progress Tracking: Prepare reports, review results, and track schedule and material quantities throughout the project
• Problem Resolution: Assist in addressing field issues while maintaining progress and quality control records

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time 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.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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 1 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• 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 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.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• 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 po

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other