Special Systems Inspector

AECOM•San Diego, CA

5d•$90,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Special Systems Inspector in San Diego, California. The role supports the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Project Manager (PM) by coordinating advanced field investigations, contributing to constructability and value-engineering reviews, and conducting field investigations. During construction, duties may shift to support efficient project progress as directed by the SME and/or PM. The inspector oversees field work under their direction and serves as a liaison between the contractor and other entities. Off-hour work shifts may be required. The position involves interfacing with construction and design teams, providing quality assurance for contractor installations, participating in commissioning, generating daily reports, and reviewing submittals and design documents. Systems overseen may include low-voltage copper and fiber communication cabling, voice paging, 800 MHz radio, distributed antenna systems (DAS), common-use passenger processing, building automation, dynamic signage, access control, CCTV, perimeter intrusion detection, networks and Wi-Fi, VoIP, and parking guidance and revenue control systems. The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and six years of relevant experience, including field experience on large-scale airport-related projects, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education. U.S. citizenship, successful drug and alcohol screening and TSA background screening for airport badging, and a valid Class C driver's license with continued eligibility under the Authority’s Authorized Drivers Program are also required. The role is on-site in San Diego, California. AECOM states that newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and six years of relevant experience, including field experience on large-scale, airport-related projects, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must pass drug and alcohol screening and TSA background screening for airport badging.
Valid Class C driver’s license and ability to maintain eligibility under the Authority’s Authorized Drivers Program.

Nice To Haves

Self-starter and highly motivated.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple stakeholders.
Active membership in a technical or professional organization is desirable.
Able to take on additional tasks as the project requires.
Demonstrated ability to develop cooperative working relationships.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong technical skills.
Knowledge of computer systems and their applications.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsive to changing demands.
Strong ability to work under pressure.
Thorough familiarity with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Explorer.
Experience with PMWEB software is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist the Subject Matter Expert and Project Manager in coordinating advanced field investigations.
Contribute to constructability and value-engineering reviews and conduct field investigations.
Adapt responsibilities during construction as needed to help work progress efficiently, under the direction of the SME and/or PM.
Oversee field work under the direction of the SME and/or PM and provide liaison between the contractor and other entities.
Attend meetings to interface with construction and design teams.
Provide quality assurance on contractor installations.
Participate in commissioning activities.
Generate daily reports.
Review submittals and design documents.
Oversee low-voltage communication cabling (copper and fiber), voice paging systems, 800 MHz radio, distributed antenna systems, common-use passenger processing systems, building automation systems, dynamic signage, access control systems, CCTV, perimeter intrusion detection systems, networks and Wi-Fi, VoIP, parking guidance, and parking revenue control systems, as well as other systems as directed.