Utility Coordination Inspector

WSP•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is looking for a Utility Coordination Inspector to join our Construction Management team in Atlanta. Under limited supervision, this role involves monitoring and reporting on construction and maintenance activities within the State's Right-of-Way (ROW) to ensure compliance with approved permits and safety regulations. This position will be located in GDOT's District V.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3 years of Transportation experience involving Construction Inspection, Utility Coordination or environmental regulation enforcement.
Knowledge of GDOT’s Utility Accommodation Policy & Standards manual, guidelines and procedures.
Knowledge of and experience with industry specific software (e.g., MSOffice, Word, Excel and GPASS/GUPS); Utility permitting software is preferred.
Demonstrated task and project management skills.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints, utility plans, and CADD-generated files.
Strong interpersonal skills to resolve disputes with contractors, address concerns from local residents, and provide technical guidance to stakeholders.
Ability to establish effective internal and external working relationships.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Utility permitting software experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect ROW construction and restoration work performed by utility companies and subcontractors to ensure it meets GDOT’s standards and permitting requirements.
Patrol assigned state roadway routes to detect unpermitted work and issue “Stop Work” orders if unauthorized activities are found.
Use specialized systems to track permit status, document site conditions with photos, and log daily activities (e.g., Georgia Permit Application System (GPAS)).
Verify that work zones have proper temporary traffic control measures in place, ensuring safety for the traveling public in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and GDOT specifications.
Conduct or facilitate pre-construction meetings with owners, developers, and contractors to review project drawings and installation procedures.
Conduct final inspections of completed work and check as-built drawings against approved plans before releasing bonds or officially accepting the project.