Hdr
HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services for infrastructure projects.
Kansas City Construction Inspection Intern
Assist inspector in monitoring, testing, and documenting civil construction projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Kansas City Construction Inspection Intern works on civil‑infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, and pipelines. Under the guidance of a senior inspector, the intern helps document observations, monitor progress, perform field testing, interpret drawings, and compile daily reports, while using basic measurement tools and computer programs. • Assist inspector in observing and documenting construction progress for civil‑infrastructure projects. • Monitor, record, and inspect ongoing construction activities. • Coordinate field material sampling and testing (concrete slump, air testing, cylinder casting, soil compaction). • Perform measurements and calculations to determine work quantities and material needs. • Verify layout and dimensions using tape measures, rules, and other instruments. • Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, identifying discrepancies. • Compose daily logs detailing activities, inspections, tests, personnel, equipment, and weather conditions. • Enter project information into computer programs and maintain documentation. • Follow general supervision from senior inspector and adhere to drug‑screening requirements. • Perform other duties as required, including overtime and travel to remote sites.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸progress monitoring
- ▸field testing
- ▸quantity measurement
- ▸drawing review
- ▸daily reporting
- ▸data entry
What You Bring
• Enrolled in a technical school or pursuing an associate’s degree with some construction‑inspection experience. • OSHA 10‑hour certification and ability to interpret construction schedules. • Strong interpersonal, problem‑solving, and communication skills, both verbal and written. • Ability to work outdoors on varied terrain, climb ladders/scaffolding, and lift inspection equipment. • Capability to perform basic geometry and algebra calculations. • Willingness to work nights, weekends, and travel to sites outside the KC metro area. • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program. • High attention to detail with strong problem‑solving and communication abilities. • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Requirements
- ▸osha10
- ▸technical school
- ▸associate degree
- ▸engineering program
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸problem solving
Work Environment
Field