Inspector, Distribution Utilities

wsb•Denver, CO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector, Distribution Utilities ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards for construction projects. The role involves field inspections, documentation, and collaboration with project teams to maintain operational excellence. The Inspector helps reduce risk, prevent service interruptions, and support high-quality construction outcomes across field operations. The position is primarily field-based and requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. The employee must be able to work onsite at a WSB office as required by the project, client, or hiring manager, and must have reliable transportation for daily travel within an assigned territory. Travel may be required. The role also includes completing required training, including Operator Qualification modules, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of experience with construction, underground utility installation, locating, surveying, mapping, and/or design.
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Proficiency in mobile technology, including iPad use for reporting and documentation.
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work onsite at a WSB office as needed based on project, client, or hiring manager requirements.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel daily within an assigned territory.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree.
Strong understanding of OSHA, PHMSA, NESC, and state utility regulations.
Knowledge of 49 CFR 192 and 195 regulations.
Familiarity with operator qualifications and polyethylene joining methods.
AWS CWI or CPWI+V certification.
API 1169 certification.
Knowledge of DataFi reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Enforce safety, compliance, and quality standards across project sites.
Learn and apply basic federal, local, and company compliance rules.
Maintain respectful, knowledgeable relationships with clients and contractors.
Use organizational and time-management skills to manage work throughout the day.
Observe field work and document compliance with federal, local, and company requirements.
Inspect gas pipeline installation, joint fusion, leak surveys, backfilling, compaction, trenching, and restoration work.
Monitor field activities for compliance with OSHA, 811 laws, company procedures, state utility regulations, and client safety guidelines.
Complete daily inspection reports on a company-provided iPad, including photographs, forms, time tracking, and expense entries.
Read and follow project plans and procedures; track materials and quantities and help ensure maps and records are accurate.
Inspect natural gas pipeline work, including digging, pipe installation, backfill, and restoration.
Assist onsite crews with initial job setup, coordinate with road construction crews, review plans, and communicate with customers affected by the work to address concerns.
Research records to guide crews and verify field measurements.
Document pipeline installations with sketches, notes, and mappings for mains and services.
Enter data and create as-built documentation for observed projects using programs such as Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
Use client systems to manage project information and documentation and communicate with engineers, designers, and field teams.
Help schedule special services, emergency responses, and verifications as needed.
Complete required training, including Operator Qualification modules, in a timely manner.
Stop work when unsafe conditions are identified and coordinate corrective steps.
Perform field inspections and data collection in job-site areas, including ascending and descending into them.
Perform visual assessments of task quality and job-site safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.