Construction Inspector I

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California • La Verne, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Inspector I works in the Engineering Services Group’s Construction Management Unit, with an emphasis in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical. The position learns and assists with construction inspections and on-site contract administration for heavy public works contracts throughout Southern California in support of Metropolitan’s Capital Investment Program. The role applies foundational inspection practices, performs soils and concrete sampling and testing, and helps ensure projects meet quality, safety, and specified standards. It coordinates with design engineers, project managers, construction managers, operations personnel, technical specialists, other agencies, and project stakeholders. The position is located at the F.E. Weymouth Filtration Plant in La Verne, California. The schedule is 5/8, Monday through Friday, eight hours per day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years of increasingly responsible, relevant experience in a journey-level craft, construction materials sampling and testing per applicable codes and standards, or fabrication inspection and testing per applicable codes and standards.
• General construction experience may be substituted for a particular craft.
• Relevant experience includes construction knowledge and technical ability in pipeline construction, concrete placement, materials testing, plan reviews, and preparation of detailed project documentation as a journey-level craft, such as civil, structural, or mechanical.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent that allows the employee to drive during employment, required at the time of application.
• Must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with civil, structural, and mechanical construction inspections on public works projects to ensure compliance with contract requirements, plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Learn and assist with shop and field welding inspections.
• Learn and assist with fabrication inspections and materials testing on public works projects to ensure compliance with contract requirements, plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Learn and assist with factory acceptance testing, equipment testing, system start-up, and commissioning.
• Prepare detailed inspector’s daily reports, including photo and/or video documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, inspectors, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Perform materials (soils and concrete) sampling and testing.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, life, and vision plans
• Deferred compensation through a 401(k) plan with matching contribution and a 457 plan
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Public transportation reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED