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Highway Construction Inspector
Agency
345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Supervisory Organization
Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 7/ Duncan
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$47,200.00
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.
Annual Benefit Allowance:
- The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
Comprehensive Insurance Plans:
- The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Retirement Savings Plans:
- Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
- Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
- Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
- OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
Annual & Sick Leave (PTO):
- 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
- 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
- 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
- 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
- Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
Paid Holidays:
- 11 paid holidays per year.
Longevity Pay:
- Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
- EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.
Job Description
Position Title: Highway Construction Inspector I
Department: Operations
Division: 7
Report to: Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Duncan, OK
Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are responsible for overseeing the construction of highways, roads, and related structures, ensuring construction conforms with the construction contract documents, plans and specifications.
Typical Functions
The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:
- Performs sampling and field testing of materials used during construction projects, ensuring compliance with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) testing guidelines.
- Submits accurate test records and samples to the residency lab.
- Maintains current records in the Construction Management System and updates the system data.
- Inspects contractor’s work to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
- Communicates with stakeholders, such as businesses and landowners affected by the project.
- Maintains required documentation of project progress, including measurements, calculations, and documentation of all work events and conditions.
- Submits progressive estimates and time and diary reports.
- Operates agency-issued vehicles and other equipment safely.
- Conducts safety reviews.
- Resolves contract disputes and specification interpretation with contractors.
- Uses agency-provided software to accurately and completely document progress and required reports such as: Daily Work Reports (DWR), Diaries, Material Testing, Estimates.
- Trains new employees.
Level Descriptor
Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.
This is the basic level of the job family where incumbents learn techniques and methodologies for performing highway construction inspections, materials sampling and testing. Supervisors and higher-level Highway Construction Inspectors will provide training and instruction for assigned tasks. Supervision and monitoring of the work product will range from close supervision of the incumbent at the learning stage of a task or function to normal and routine supervision and monitoring of the work product as the incumbent becomes proficient in and independently performs assigned tasks and functions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
In addition to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies identified in lower level(s), knowledge, skills, and abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic construction materials and their typical uses; of occupational safety practices; of basic mathematics, including basic geometry and algebra, used in routine job-related calculations.
Ability required is the ability to collect, maintain, and record field data; to communicate effectively with internal staff, contractors, and other external partners in both oral and written form, and includes the preparation of inspection reports and recommendation; to use computer and standard office software; and to work in the following conditions: of moderate to considerable amount of handling light or medium weight objects/materials and use of medium weight tools, of climbing and working from ladders or while in an awkward position (physical effort); of unfavorable to considerable exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather, being confined, noisy or dirty locations as a regular part of the work day (environmental); of dangerous to considerable conditions which are unpredictable/uncertain and which result in risk of personal injury (hazards); and of considerable periods, on a regular basis, of concentration and focused sensory attention (which includes seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching) of medium intensity and longer duration (sensory attention).
Education and Experience
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
Special Requirements
Positions with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation require certification in materials sampling and testing from an accredited state or national sampling and inspection program within 12 months of hire. This is level specific training.
Some positions may require working long hours, nights, and on weekends.
Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of employment.
Applicants must take a drug test prior to employment.
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
While performing job duties, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear. Routinely, employees are required to sit, manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb and balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl.
Employees must be able to regularly lift 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Able to work in a wide variety of environmental conditions, ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold.
Some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
Agency Contact
Job Posting Title
Highway Construction Inspector
Agency
345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Supervisory Organization
Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 7/ Duncan
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$47,200.00
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.
Annual Benefit Allowance:
- The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
Comprehensive Insurance Plans:
- The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Retirement Savings Plans:
- Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
- Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
- Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
- OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
Annual & Sick Leave (PTO):
- 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
- 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
- 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
- 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
- Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
Paid Holidays:
- 11 paid holidays per year.
Longevity Pay:
- Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
- EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.
Job Description
Position Title: Highway Construction Inspector I
Department: Operations
Division: 7
Report to: Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Duncan, OK
Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are responsible for overseeing the construction of highways, roads, and related structures, ensuring construction conforms with the construction contract documents, plans and specifications.
Typical Functions
The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:
- Performs sampling and field testing of materials used during construction projects, ensuring compliance with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) testing guidelines.
- Submits accurate test records and samples to the residency lab.
- Maintains current records in the Construction Management System and updates the system data.
- Inspects contractor’s work to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
- Communicates with stakeholders, such as businesses and landowners affected by the project.
- Maintains required documentation of project progress, including measurements, calculations, and documentation of all work events and conditions.
- Submits progressive estimates and time and diary reports.
- Operates agency-issued vehicles and other equipment safely.
- Conducts safety reviews.
- Resolves contract disputes and specification interpretation with contractors.
- Uses agency-provided software to accurately and completely document progress and required reports such as: Daily Work Reports (DWR), Diaries, Material Testing, Estimates.
- Trains new employees.
Level Descriptor
Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.
This is the basic level of the job family where incumbents learn techniques and methodologies for performing highway construction inspections, materials sampling and testing. Supervisors and higher-level Highway Construction Inspectors will provide training and instruction for assigned tasks. Supervision and monitoring of the work product will range from close supervision of the incumbent at the learning stage of a task or function to normal and routine supervision and monitoring of the work product as the incumbent becomes proficient in and independently performs assigned tasks and functions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
In addition to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies identified in lower level(s), knowledge, skills, and abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic construction materials and their typical uses; of occupational safety practices; of basic mathematics, including basic geometry and algebra, used in routine job-related calculations.
Ability required is the ability to collect, maintain, and record field data; to communicate effectively with internal staff, contractors, and other external partners in both oral and written form, and includes the preparation of inspection reports and recommendation; to use computer and standard office software; and to work in the following conditions: of moderate to considerable amount of handling light or medium weight objects/materials and use of medium weight tools, of climbing and working from ladders or while in an awkward position (physical effort); of unfavorable to considerable exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather, being confined, noisy or dirty locations as a regular part of the work day (environmental); of dangerous to considerable conditions which are unpredictable/uncertain and which result in risk of personal injury (hazards); and of considerable periods, on a regular basis, of concentration and focused sensory attention (which includes seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching) of medium intensity and longer duration (sensory attention).
Education and Experience
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
Special Requirements
Positions with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation require certification in materials sampling and testing from an accredited state or national sampling and inspection program within 12 months of hire. This is level specific training.
Some positions may require working long hours, nights, and on weekends.
Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of employment.
Applicants must take a drug test prior to employment.
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
While performing job duties, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear. Routinely, employees are required to sit, manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb and balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl.
Employees must be able to regularly lift 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Able to work in a wide variety of environmental conditions, ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold.
Some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
Agency Contact
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Highway Engineer
Verify your PE license transfers across states
Many highway engineering roles require a Professional Engineer license, but reciprocity rules vary by state. Confirm your credential is recognized where your target employer operates before applying, since an unlicensed candidate weakens the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition.
Search LCA filings for infrastructure employers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull certified Labor Condition Applications for highway or civil engineering job titles. Employers with recent LCA activity have already cleared DOL's prevailing-wage process, signaling genuine H-1B sponsorship history rather than theoretical willingness.
Target FHWA-funded project contractors specifically
Firms holding Federal Highway Administration contracts are accustomed to compliance-heavy hiring and typically have established immigration workflows. Filter your search on Migrate Mate for employers with H-1B filing history in civil and transportation engineering to surface this contractor pool quickly.
Document the degree-to-role nexus early
USCIS scrutinizes whether your civil or transportation engineering degree directly supports the highway engineer job duties listed in the petition. Prepare a written duties analysis before your offer stage so your employer's attorney can build the specialty occupation case without delays.
Negotiate filing before the April 1 registration window
H-1B cap registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're interviewing in late fall or winter, push for an offer letter and signed documents finalized by early February so your employer can register you without rushing internal approvals at the last minute.
Use O*NET to anchor your job description language
The O*NET profile for highway engineers lists standardized task descriptions that align with USCIS specialty occupation criteria. Share the relevant O*NET codes with your employer's HR team so the job description submitted with your I-129 petition uses recognized, defensible occupational language.
H-1B Visa Highway Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a highway engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Highway engineering meets the USCIS specialty occupation standard because it typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering for entry into the position. Roles involving roadway design, traffic analysis, drainage systems, or transportation planning consistently satisfy this threshold, provided the employer documents the degree requirement clearly in the petition.
Do state DOTs and federal agencies sponsor H-1B visas for highway engineers?
Most state Departments of Transportation are government entities and cannot sponsor H-1B petitions directly, since government employers are not eligible petitioners under the H-1B program. However, private engineering consultants contracted to state DOTs, such as firms working on FHWA-funded projects, can and frequently do sponsor H-1B visas. Targeting those contractors is the practical path for most applicants.
How do I find highway engineer employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to filter highway and civil engineering roles by employers with verified H-1B filing history. You can also cross-reference by pulling certified LCA records through the OFLC Wage Search, filtering by civil engineering job titles and your target metro area, which shows which firms have recently cleared DOL's prevailing-wage certification step.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect highway engineering job offers?
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your specific job title, level, and work location before it will certify the LCA. Highway engineering prevailing wages vary significantly by metro area and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your role and location before finalizing salary negotiations with a prospective employer.
Can a highway engineer on OPT switch to H-1B status without leaving the U.S.?
Yes, you can change status from F-1 OPT to H-1B without departing the U.S. if your employer files your I-129 petition before your OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery. If your OPT ends before October 1 and you're cap-gap eligible, your work authorization automatically extends through September 30, bridging the gap until your H-1B takes effect.