Construction Inspector

Construction Inspector

Engineer Specialist 2 Construction Inspector Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division Region 1 Construction Section Portland

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role :

This position is an inspector position in which you would be ensuring that contractors are following the plans and specifications. This position supports ODOT's mission by ensuring that we are building safe and reliable transportation systems. In this role, you get to be proud of the project you complete and can enjoy navigating them for years to come. You get to brag about your work!

Our first application screening is scheduled for 9 : 00 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life :

• Inspect and monitor construction work to ensure materials and workmanship conform to project plans and specifications.
• Measure and record contractor work and prepare source documents to justify payment.
• Monitor project safety procedures and construction methods.
• Spot-check survey stakes, grades, stations, locations, and alignments before material placement.
• Ensure all required tests are completed, documented, and submitted to ODOT in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit documentation and reports per contract and regulatory requirements to protect ODOT's interests.
• Requires working long and flexible hours, being on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays, working nights, working outdoors at least 50% of the time, occasional travel with overnight stays and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work is performed near traffic and construction equipment, in adverse weather conditions, near hazardous chemicals and radioactive materials and requires climbing ladders, moving around rough terrain and working at heights.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov .

What's in it for you :

Minimum qualifications :

Note : Related experience, education, and training can include, but is not limited to construction management, forestry, geography, geology, geomatics, mathematics, physics, remote sensing and urban planning.

Special qualifications :

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Additional information :

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO / AA / ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.