Transportation Construction Inspectors (All Levels)

Company: Summit Design and Engineering Services
Location: Asheville
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Summit Design and Engineering Services, Inc. is a trusted partner to municipalities, state agencies, and private clients throughout the Southeast. Our firm is known for innovative, practical solutions that strengthen communities and create a lasting impact on the places where we live, work, and play. Collaboration and growth are the cornerstone of our success. We encourage professional development with enticing benefits, such as our student loan/tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time, and professional development assistance. We also provide four weeks of PTO, wellness stipends, and flexible work options, fostering a workplace that encourages balance both in the office and in your day-to-day life. We're looking for individuals who share our commitment to shaping our communities' futures through thoughtful, impactful work. If you're ready to contribute your talents alongside some of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply! Summit Design and Engineering Services is seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors from Trainees to Level IV to work with our Construction Engineering Inspection team on highway construction projects in the Asheville area and throughout North Carolina. Responsibilities: Assist in the inspection of various roadways and structures construction operations and perform a variety of calculations and computations with supervision. Perform materials sampling and testing. Collect materials weigh tickets and conduct various roadway tests to ensure materials delivered to project meets specifications and are placed in accordance with standard specification. Monitor and perform all types of inspection work on complex and routine highway projects. Perform and maintain daily record keeping of project activities and prepare monthly project estimates. Take field measurements of various completed work items and make calculations to determine contract pay quantities. Read plans and blueprints. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Working knowledge of mathematics in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and the ability to apply formulas. Proficient in using iPad, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Dropbox and/or OneDrive. Ability to work independently, use own judgment and make decisions. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to perform required testing and maintain detailed reports. Ability to communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public. Ability to read and interpret roadway, bridge and structure plans and contract specifications. Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 12 hours a day on occasion. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel and twist, use hands to grasp and arms to reach, to raise hands above head, to sit, climb and balance and to work in confined spaces and heights with adequate vision to perform tasks. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, on occasion. Ability to work outside in various weather conditions. Valid Driver's license with a good driving record and ability to drive. Level II Technicians : Minimum four years of relevant experience. Must be able to perform duties without supervision and be able to read resource materials to determine answers to simple inspection requirements. Level III Technicians: Minimum five years of relevant experience. Must be able to perform duties without supervision and be able to read resource materials to determine answers to simple inspection requirements. Level IV Technicians: Minimum seven years of relevant experience. May serve as a Lead Project Inspector performing general project oversight and communication with the contractor and NCDOT. Will be responsible for supervising lower-level technicians while providing guidance as needed. Certifications (Preferred): NCDOT Concrete NCDOT QMS Roadway NCDOT Conventional Density NCDOT ABC Sampling NCDOT Borrow Pit Sampling NCDOT Level II Erosion & Sediment Control Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. E-verify. A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.

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