Inspector

This Opportunity

WSP is one of the globe's leading engineering firms, helping New England clients and communities improve their infrastructure, while committing to, and developing professional careers in construction management and inspection. Over the past thirty-five years our local construction management division and inspection team have overseen and inspected a wide range of significant projects. These include Connecticut’s major interstate interchanges, the Charter Oak and Quinnipiac River Bridges, the railroad moveable Walk Bridge, and Rhode Island’s East Side Transit Tunnel. 

Are you passionate about the work you do, and the difference it makes in the world. We are ready for you! 

WSP is seeking a construction Inspector based out of our Glastonbury, Connecticut office to help oversee highway, bridge, and rail construction projects throughout Connecticut. 

Depending on experience, the Inspector will oversee work such as roadway paving, excavation, backfill, drainage, traffic control, bridge structural steel and rebar placement, concrete pours, pile driving, utility installation, and other related activities. The inspector will report to the Resident Engineer/Chief Inspector or their designee. 
 

Your Impact

Job Description: 

• Perform inspection of various highway and bridge construction operations to ensure compliance with contract documents and plans. 

• Perform field measurements and calculations for quantity payment items 

• Complete daily work reports in accordance with policies and procedures 

• Assist other team members in inspection duties 

• Interface with contractor’s supervisors to coordinate and monitor daily work 

• Help coordinate independent material sampling and testing or periodically perform the same 

• Monitor maintenance of traffic 

• Take and compile photographs of work activities for tracking daily progress 

• Keep the Chief Inspector and/or Resident Engineer informed on all construction activities 

• Exposure to highway and construction environments and year-round weather conditions 

• Potential for working days, nights, and weekends 

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.