Inspector, Construction I, II or III (Newport News)

Southern Company • Virginia Beach, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Natural Gas is hiring a Construction Inspector to help ensure pipeline assets are constructed safely, to quality standards, in compliance with requirements, and efficiently. The assets constructed by internal and external crews support the company’s operations and provide customers with safe, reliable gas service. This job family may be filled at Inspector Construction I (Level 3), II (Level 4), or III (Level 5), depending on experience. The position is based in Newport News and supports New Business or Rate Base Renewal work, including Transmission, PRIM, DOT, and Renewal projects.

The inspector oversees construction of underground gas utility infrastructure serving residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The role inspects construction activities—including safety, compliance, quality, environmental matters, locates, and restoration—and documents that applicable standards are met. The inspector communicates with customers, municipalities, and governmental agencies before and throughout projects, provides technical support for Company Specifications (OPM), Operator Qualifications (OQ), and Construction Quality Assurance/Control (CQA), and takes corrective action as needed.

This is a field-based position. Work location varies with project location, and the inspector must be at the job site during construction hours. Long workdays, weekend work, night shifts, and overnight travel may be required. The position may involve travel overnight up to 50% of the time. Employees must be located within the service territory or be able to relocate there independently; relocation packages are not available. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Inspector Construction I (Level 3): 0 years of industrial construction experience with a related degree, or 2 years without a degree.
• Inspector Construction II (Level 4): 2 years of industrial construction experience with a related degree, or 4 years without a degree.
• Inspector Construction II (Level 4): Demonstrated success in quality control on small industrial construction projects.
• Inspector Construction III (Level 5): 4 years of industrial construction experience without a degree; the posting also lists 6 years of experience with no degree.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Level I: Basic MS Word, Excel, and Outlook skills; basic interpretation of design drawings and specifications; basic knowledge of piping construction techniques and welding.
• Level II: Basic construction contract and construction safety knowledge; basic MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint skills; intermediate interpretation of design drawings and specifications; basic knowledge of the gas industry and OSHA regulations and their impact on construction; intermediate knowledge of piping construction techniques and welding, and basic knowledge of NDE, excavation, compaction, coating, inspection, pressure testing, and pigging/cleaning.
• Level III: Intermediate MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and GIS skills; intermediate construction contract and construction safety knowledge; intermediate written and verbal communication with supervisors, contractors, inspectors, the public, management, and company leadership; intermediate knowledge of piping construction techniques, welding, NDE, excavation, compaction, coating, inspection, pressure testing, and pigging/cleaning, and basic knowledge of tapping/stopping, purging, and flow interruption.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Customer-focused approach and ability to respond quickly to customer, municipal, and governmental agency concerns and inquiries.
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be located within the service territory or be able to self-relocate there.
• Ability to work at project job sites during construction hours and meet the physical and travel demands of the role.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational degree or certificate in a technical field (Level I).
• CWI, CPWI, AMPP CIP-1, AMPP CP-1, or API 1169 certification (listed for Level III).

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction of underground gas utility infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial properties to ensure installation conforms to design.
• Inspect and document construction activities, including safety, compliance, quality, environmental matters, locates, and restoration.
• Communicate in a timely and thorough manner with customers, municipalities, and governmental agencies before and throughout projects.
• Provide technical support for Company Specifications (OPM), Operator Qualifications (OQ), and Construction Quality Assurance/Control (CQA).
• Take corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure inspections and project documentation are properly archived.
• Manage multiple projects and respond to concerns and inquiries from customers, municipalities, and governmental agencies.

What This Job Offers

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