Construction Inspector - Wastewater

Sre Engineering Dpc•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SRE Engineering, D.P.C. is hiring a Construction Inspector to support capital improvements at two NYC DEP Wastewater Resource Recovery Facilities, one located in Staten Island and one in the Rockaways. The work covers sludge handling and dock/marine-adjacent infrastructure improvements at operating WRRF sites.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of construction inspection experience on public infrastructure projects
Prior experience on NYC DEP, DDC, or comparable wastewater, water, or heavy civil work
Working knowledge of NYC DEP standards, specifications, and reporting procedures
OSHA 30 (current)
Proficiency with daily reporting software (e-Builder preferred) and Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Direct experience at an operating WRRF, pump station, or sludge handling facility
Familiarity with sludge processing equipment, piping systems, and dock or marine-adjacent construction
HAZWOPER 40-hour
Mechanical, electrical, or coatings inspection certifications (NACE/AMPP, ICC, NICET)
Experience working on active plant sites alongside operations personnel

Responsibilities

Daily field inspection of contractor work, including concrete, steel, mechanical, piping, and waterfront/dock-related construction
Maintain detailed daily reports, photo logs, and quantity records in accordance with NYC DEP procedures
Monitor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements
Coordinate with Resident Engineer, plant operations staff, and contractor field supervision
Track materials deliveries, verify certifications, and document non-conforming work
Support testing, commissioning, and startup activities
Enforce site safety requirements in coordination with the EHS Officer