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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?<br><br>Watch Our Story:' '<br><br>Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.<br><br>We are seeking a detail-oriented Civil Roadway Inspector to join our growing Kentucky and Tennessee teams. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of transportation construction projects. You will work closely with engineers, contractors, and government agencies to oversee project progress, conduct inspections, and enforce industry standards. If you have a keen eye for detail, knowledge of roadway construction, and a passion for infrastructure development, we encourage you to apply and contribute to building safe and efficient roadways.<br><br>In the role of Civil Construction Inspector I, we'll count on you to:<br><br><ul><li>Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, rail, water/wastewater facilities, pump stations and pipelines </li><li>Monitor, record and inspect progress on construction projects </li><li>Coordinate field materials sampling and testing, including concrete slump and air testing, casting concrete test cylinders, and performing in-place soil compaction testing </li><li>Receive general supervision from the Senior Inspector who reviews work while in progress </li><li>Perform other duties as needed<br><br></li></ul>You are encouraged to provide a resume as this action is a general expression of interest and is not considered an application for a specific position; your information will be reviewed by our program leadership and talent acquisition team for our current and upcoming needs throughout the organization. You are also encouraged to review all positions available on our website and apply directly to specific openings that interest you: Careers | HDR<br><br><strong>Required Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent </li><li>Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) </li><li>Strong written communication skills </li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team </li><li>This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter, subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing </li><li>An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must. <br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Technical school or Associate degree </li><li>Some demonstrated experience in construction inspection </li><li>Ability to interpret construction schedules </li><li>Relevant industry certifications in Kentucky or Tennessee, or the ability to obtain </li><li>Experience with SiteManager software </li><li>Local candidates preferred <br><br></li></ul><strong>Primary Location:<br><br></strong>United States-Kentucky<br><br><strong>Other Locations:<br><br></strong>United States-Kentucky-Murray, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Kentucky-Bear Branch, United States-Kentucky-Bowling Green, United States-Kentucky-Ghent, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Kentucky-Madisonville, United States-Kentucky-Spottsville, United States-Kentucky-Owensville, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown, United States-Kentucky-Salyersville, United States-Kentucky-Florence, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Kentucky-Walton, United States-Kentucky-Shelbyville, United States-Tennessee, United States-Kentucky-Glendale, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga<br><br><strong>Industry:<br><br></strong>Highway + Road<br><br><strong>Schedule:<br><br></strong>Full-time<br><br><strong>Employee Status:<br><br></strong>Regular<br><br><strong>Job Posting:<br><br></strong>Jul 10, 2025<br>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.<br>

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