Transportation Construction Inspector Intern

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is a professional Construction Management and Surveying firm specializing in transportation projects. We are currently seeking motivated candidates to immediately fill our immediate full-time Transportation Construction Inspector roles. Work assignments will be in the Southwest Virginia areas. 

Responsibilities: 

• Inspect materials used by contractors on highway construction on-site and document compliance with specifications
• Inspect various phases of contractor work to ensure proper highway construction
• Read and interpret construction plans for structures, bridges and roadways with an understanding of construction specifications, engineering tables and reference materials
• Perform tests for specification compliance
• Document pay quantities for current and final estimates

Qualifications: 

• No experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Some education/training in civil engineering, construction technology or related field
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend and speak English fluently
• Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements
• Familiarity with use of PC-based computer systems and/or tablet systems
• Current/valid State Driver's License REQUIRED with acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a fingerprint/background check

Physical Demands: 

Candidates will be subject to work in potentially harsh outside environmental conditions and hazards and highway construction sites including heights, heavy equipment and highway traffic

Position requires the ability to stand and walk on uneven surfaces for long periods of time and be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES 

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.