certification programs

Certification Requirements

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV
Examination- Pass the:
Level I Exam Levels I and II Exams Levels I, II, and III Exams Levels I, II, III, and IV Exams
Performance Verification- Obtain supervisor verification of:
All Level I Performance Measures All Levels I and II Performance Measures All Levels I, II, and III Performance Measures All Levels I, II, III, and IV Performance Measures
Work History- Provide complete, detailed position descriptions and time allocations showing*:

Minimum of 6 months* of involvement in activities in the inspection and testing of highway construction projects.

Of this 6 months:

  • At least 3 months must be full-time experience inspecting capital highway construction project(s).
  • Up to 3 months may be full-time experience in closely related construction work including but not limited to highway surveying (HS), pavement overlay/preservation (HMP) stand-alone projects, storm wastewater (SWWS) stand-alone projects, water/sewer (WSL) stand-alone projects, water/wastewater treatment plant (WSP) stand-alone projects, construction materials testing, and/or Office Engineer.

Minimum of 24 months* (Level I minimum plus 18 additional months) of involvement in highway construction project inspection and related work.

Of this 24months:

  • At least 18 months must be full-time experience performing inspection functions on highway construction project(s).
  • Up to 6 months may be full-time experience in closely related construction work including but not limited to highway surveying (HS), pavement overlay/preservation (HMP) stand-alone projects, storm wastewater (SWWS) stand-alone projects, water/sewer (WSL) stand-alone projects, water/wastewater treatment plant (WSP) stand-alone projects, construction materials testing, and/or Office Engineer.

Minimum of 60 months* of direct involvement in activities related highway construction project inspection and related work.

Of this 60 months:

  • At least 48 months must be full-time experience performing a wide range of inspection functions on capital highway construction projects and demonstrating Level III responsibilities.
  • Up to 12 months may be full-time experience in closely related construction work including but not limited to highway surveying (HS), pavement overlay/preservation (HMP) stand-alone projects, storm wastewater (SWWS) stand-alone projects, water/sewer (WSL) stand-alone projects, water/wastewater treatment plant (WSP) stand-alone projects, construction materials testing, and/or Office Engineer.

Minimum of 120 months* of direct involvement in activities related highway construction project inspection and related work.

Of this 120 months:

  • At least 102 months must be full-time experience performing highway construction inspection responsibilities, including large and complex projects and progressive supervisory experience.
  • Up to 18 months may be full-time experience in closely related construction work including but not limited to highway surveying (HS), pavement overlay/preservation (HMP) stand-alone projects, storm wastewater (SWWS) stand-alone projects, water/sewer (WSL) stand-alone projects, water/wastewater treatment plant (WSP) stand-alone projects, construction materials testing, and/or Office Engineer.
Personal Recommendation- Obtain recommendation ratings showing a capacity for:
(not required) (not required) Independent engineering technician responsibilities. Senior engineering technician responsibilities.
Major Project- Provide a detailed description of a major project and your role in it showing:
(not required) (not required) (not required) Senior responsibility for a highway construction inspection project of substantial complexity.

*Time requirements are full time equivalent.