About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is looking for a Construction Inspector to join our Transportation Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, or Beaufort, SC. This individual will inspect earthwork, storm drainage, asphalt pavement, concrete pavement, and/or structures for conformance to plans and specifications. They will perform material sampling and testing, calculations, and computations, and contract documentation duties, which may include field measurements of pay items as well as other required documentation. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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Required Qualifications

• Must have considerable knowledge of mathematical functions
• Must have skills in the use of office equipment such as calculators and computers
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, and specifications
• Must have the ability to take notes and prepare or review reports, good communicative ability and the ability to instruct other employees in proper work methods
• Must have the ability to obtain SCDOT certification within 90 days of beginning employment with HDR
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Work requires willingness to work outside
• Work requires travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction inspection for transportation projects preferred
• Local candidates are preferred
• Other DOT certifications or the ability to obtain is preferred

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.