Water/Wastewater Facilities Inspector

Trilon Group•Brentwood, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Construction Inspector to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team. The CEI will oversee and monitor infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with contract specifications, design plans, and regulatory standards. This role involved acting as the primary on-site representative for the project owner, collaborating with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to facilitate successful project completion.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree or technical training in civil, mechanical, electrical, or environmental fields preferred
3+ years of construction inspection experience, with emphasis on water or wastewater treatment facilities
Strong understanding of treatment plant processes (water or wastewater), including mechanical and process systems
Familiarity with regulatory standards and guidelines such as AWWA, WEF, EPA, and state/local permitting agencies
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, P&IDs, shop drawings, and control diagrams
Experience documenting inspections, testing, and commissioning activities
Strong communication skills for working with contractors, plant staff, engineers, and inspectors
Valid driver’s license and ability to work on active treatment facilities and construction sites
Certifications such as NICET (Construction Inspection), Water/Wastewater Operator, ACI, or state inspection certifications preferred (or ability to obtain)
Comfortable using field technology and reporting tools (tablets, Excel, inspection software)

Responsibilities

Inspect construction, rehabilitation, and upgrade activities at water and wastewater treatment facilities, including process systems and supporting infrastructure
Verify work complies with approved plans, specifications, permits, and regulatory requirements
Observe installation and testing of mechanical, piping, electrical, and process equipment such as pumps, valves, tanks, blowers, clarifiers, and chemical feed systems
Monitor and document startup, functional testing, commissioning, and performance testing of facility systems
Coordinate with contractors, plant operators, engineers, and regulatory representatives to address field issues
Maintain detailed daily inspection reports, progress photos, quantities, and as-built documentation
Track equipment deliveries and confirm installation aligns with approved submittals and shop drawings
Identify deficiencies, non-conforming work, and assist with corrective actions and punch list resolution
Monitor contractor compliance with site safety plans, confined space, lockout/tagout, and OSHA requirements
Support project closeout activities, including final inspections, O&M manual review, and warranty documentation