Engineering Inspector
About The Position
In this role, you’ll help ensure County construction and infrastructure projects are completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and regulatory standards. You’ll inspect a variety of public works and utility projects, including roads, bridges, drainage systems, sidewalks, utility lines, and related infrastructure. From reviewing grades, asphalt, concrete, pipes, and construction materials to observing utility testing and verifying permit compliance, you’ll play an important role in maintaining the quality and integrity of County projects. Working closely with contractors, engineers, and County departments, you’ll review plans and specifications, identify construction deficiencies, verify materials and testing requirements, and recommend corrections when needed. You’ll also maintain detailed field records, assist with as-built drawings, review project documentation and pay requests, and help identify opportunities for cost savings and improved project outcomes. Your expertise will also support the community by investigating concerns related to roads, drainage, excavation, rights-of-way, construction activities, and other infrastructure issues. Because much of the work is performed independently, you’ll rely on your technical knowledge, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions in the field. If you enjoy being out in the field, working with construction and engineering professionals, and seeing projects take shape from the ground up, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact on the infrastructure that serves our community every day.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by vocational or technical training in civil engineering, construction.
- Five (5) years of experience in utility and road construction, and inspection.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong understanding of public works and utility construction, including drainage systems, streets and sidewalks, excavation, erosion control, and water/wastewater distribution and collection systems.
- Familiarity with basic civil engineering principles, County codes and regulations, construction quality standards, and safe practices for confined spaces, trenching, and shoring.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, diagrams, specifications, and blueprints.
- Ability to identify defective workmanship, construction deficiencies, and potentially hazardous conditions.
- Ability to use sound judgment to evaluate work in progress, recognize when corrections are needed, and ensure construction activities meet applicable standards and requirements.
- Skilled in using hand tools and electronic utility-locating equipment, including the 3M Dynatell 1420 EMS locator and ground-penetrating radar equipment.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and other job-related software to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and document field activities.
- Organized, dependable, and able to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and work varying hours based on construction schedules.
- Effective communication skills with contractors, coworkers, service providers, and the public.
- Ability to provide clear guidance while applying policies and regulations professionally and consistently.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Safety-focused mindset.
- Ability to build positive working relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Work Zone Safety certification.
- Stormwater Erosion Sediment Control certification.
- Accessibility of Public Rights of Way certification.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Inspect a variety of public works and utility projects, including roads, bridges, drainage systems, sidewalks, utility lines, and related infrastructure.
- Review grades, asphalt, concrete, pipes, and construction materials.
- Observe utility testing and verify permit compliance.
- Review plans and specifications.
- Identify construction deficiencies.
- Verify materials and testing requirements.
- Recommend corrections when needed.
- Maintain detailed field records.
- Assist with as-built drawings.
- Review project documentation and pay requests.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved project outcomes.
- Investigate concerns related to roads, drainage, excavation, rights-of-way, construction activities, and other infrastructure issues.
- Make informed decisions in the field based on technical knowledge, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions.
- All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed.
- Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
- Positions may be subject to drug testing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
