Senior Civil Construction Inspector

HDR, Inc.
United States, Tennessee, Memphis
Oct 31, 2025
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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. In the role of Senior Civil Construction Inspector, we'll count on you to: Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as 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 Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses Serve as the most senior inspector on projects as needed Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Technical school or Associate degree Relevant Industry Certifications TDOT experience preferred The following TDOT, or equivalent, technician certifications are desired: OSHA 10 Safety Training Construction - Asphalt Roadway Paving Inspector Asphalt Plant Technician Class 1 Concrete Technician Soils and Aggregate Technician Nuclear Gauge Training EPSC TDEC Level I Guardrail Installation Training Ability to interpret construction schedules Required Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent 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 What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, 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. Our Commitment 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 (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location : United States-Tennessee-Memphis Other Locations : United States-Tennessee, United States-Tennessee-Nashville Industry : Highway + Road Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC) Job Posting : Sep 16, 2025