Engineering Inspector

City of El Mirage•El Mirage, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Inspector performs paraprofessional civil engineering work involving project quality assurance, inspection, testing, and acceptance across all phases of the City’s engineering construction projects. The role inspects and documents construction to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, applicable codes, environmental and traffic-safety requirements, and quality standards. The inspector works with project managers, engineers, contractors, and field personnel to identify deficiencies and support safe, timely, cost-effective project completion. The position is classified as paraprofessional/operational, exercises lead supervision, has no budget authority, and is safety sensitive. Work is performed primarily outdoors, with some exposure to hazardous physical conditions, atmospheric conditions, hazardous materials, and environmental conditions, and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, movement restrictions, intense noise, or travel.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a directly related field and five years of engineering inspection or public works construction experience, or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
Arizona Class D Driver’s License.
Knowledge of general civil engineering inspection practices and methods.
Knowledge of MAG (Maricopa Association of Governments) Uniform Standard Specifications and Details for Public Works Construction.
Knowledge of construction practices for water, sewer, and storm drainage projects.
Knowledge of design standards for commercial and residential development, including roadways, sidewalks, drainage, and utilities.
Knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, ADOT, and City of Phoenix traffic-control standards and specifications.
Knowledge of materials used in public works construction projects, precautions for handling and disposing of hazardous substances and waste, and acceptance control tests for asphalt, concrete, and soils.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, codes, and regulations relevant to public works construction.
Skill in performing inspections and testing construction methods and materials; using and maintaining testing equipment, survey instruments, and measuring devices; writing reports and maintaining inspection records; performing mathematical calculations involving percentages, fractions, and measurements; and communicating technical and legal requirements to customers, contractors, and the public.
Maintain all certifications and licenses required at job entry and within the specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

Inspect streets, grading and drainage, utilities, and other construction projects for compliance with standard details, specifications, and approved plans.
Monitor construction sites for compliance with environmental standards and monitor contractors involved with dry utility projects.
Review plans and drawings for compliance with engineering standards, applicable codes, and project requirements.
Plan routes and drive to construction sites to inspect projects and verify engineering and code compliance.
Maintain inspection records and logs; document projects with photographs, notes, and reports; and perform or review and confirm testing documentation, laboratory tests, and field tests.
Review traffic control plans and inspect construction sites for compliance with traffic safety requirements.
Perform project close-out activities, including walkthroughs, final acceptance testing, and review of final construction documents and laboratory and field-testing information.
Update and maintain as-built drawings.
Perform related work as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Telemedicine
Wellness programs, including early detection, lifestyle modification, and disease management
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), a mandatory program with shared employee/employer contributions
Employee recognition and reward program
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted Northwest Valley YMCA membership
10 City holidays
80 hours of vacation per year, increasing with length of service
96 hours of sick leave per year
10 hours of service leave per year