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

Southern Company • Newport News, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Natural Gas is hiring a Construction Inspector to help ensure pipeline assets are constructed safely, with quality, in compliance with requirements, and efficiently. The position supports construction by internal and external crews and may focus on New Business or Rate Base Renewal work, including Transmission, PRIM, DOT, and Renewal projects. The job family may be filled at Inspector Construction I (Level 3), II (Level 4), or III (Level 5), depending on experience.

The role is based in Newport News and is field-based, with the work location varying according to project location. The inspector oversees construction of underground gas utility infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial properties; inspects construction activities; communicates with customers and public agencies; and provides technical support on company specifications, operator qualifications, and construction quality assurance and control.

The position requires working at construction sites during construction hours. Long workdays and weekend work may be required, as may periods of night-shift work and overnight travel of up to 50% of the time. Relocation packages are not available; the employee must live within the service territory or be able to relocate there independently.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Inspector Construction I: 0 years of industrial construction experience with a related degree, or 2 years of industrial construction experience without a degree.
• Inspector Construction II: 2 years of industrial construction experience with a related degree, or 4 years without a degree; demonstrated success in quality control on small industrial construction projects.
• Inspector Construction III: 4 years of industrial construction experience without a degree; the posting also lists 6 years of experience with no degree.
• Valid driver's license.
• Inspector Construction I: basic MS Word, Excel, and Outlook skills; basic ability to interpret design drawings and specifications; basic knowledge of piping construction techniques and welding.
• Inspector Construction II: basic construction contract and construction safety knowledge; basic MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint skills; intermediate ability to interpret 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.
• Inspector Construction III: CWI, CPWI, AMPP CIP-1, AMPP CP-1, or API 1169 certification; intermediate MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and GIS skills; intermediate construction contract and construction safety knowledge; intermediate written and verbal communication skills with supervision, 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.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational degree or certificate in a technical field (Inspector Construction I).
• Related degree in a relevant field, where applicable to the stated experience pathway.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction of underground gas utility infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial properties to ensure it is installed according to design.
• Inspect construction activities—including safety, compliance, quality, environmental requirements, locates, and restoration—and ensure standards are met and documented.
• Maintain customer satisfaction through timely, thorough communication with customers, municipalities, and governmental agencies at pre-construction meetings and throughout projects.
• Provide technical support for Company Specifications (OPM), Operator Qualifications (OQ), and Construction Quality Assurance/Control (CQA), and make corrective actions as needed.
• Help ensure inspections and project documentation are properly archived.
• Respond to concerns and inquiries from customers, municipalities, and governmental agencies.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Possible additional compensation through an incentive program, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

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