Civil Inspector Job Description

Civil inspectors must be physically fit.

A civil inspector works under the direction of a senior professional and ensures that project personnel complete an infrastructure initiative on time. The inspector also makes sure employees abide by corporate policies when performing tasks.

Job Specifications

A civil inspector working in the road construction industry performs civil quality-assurance inspections on transmission lines and prepares progress reports. The inspector also reports maintenance problems, calculates dimensions and component specifications and discusses project requirements with superiors.

Competencies and Tools

An effective civil inspector generally has an analytical penchant, time management aptitude and good communication skills, according to O-Net OnLine. Skilled and apt civil inspectors often use bucket augers, theodolites, map creation software, such as Digital Terrain Modeling, and analytical software, such as Coordinate Geometry, or COGO.

Academic Requirements and Earnings

Most civil inspectors hold a high school diploma or two-year degree from a vocational school. Employers prefer individuals who have practical experience. The job information portal Indeed shows that a civil inspector earned an average annual salary of $78,000 as of 2010.

References

• Burns & McDonnell: Civil Inspector
• O-Net OnLine: Civil Engineering Technicians
• Indeed: Civil Inspector Salary