Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Construction Inspector

City of Raleigh North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Raleigh Water is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Construction Inspector for its Resource Recovery Division. The role coordinates and oversees the installation, repair, and upgrade of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including pump stations, treatment plant facilities, generators, and pipelines. As the Owner’s Representative in the field, the inspector ensures work complies with engineering plans, local and state regulations, and industry standards.

The position requires a strong construction background in water and wastewater infrastructure, ownership of assigned projects, sound decision-making, and the ability to have difficult conversations while prioritizing the City’s interests. Work may be required outside regularly scheduled hours.

Raleigh Water’s Resource Recovery Division is one of North Carolina’s largest public utilities. The utility emphasizes its people, mission, environmental protection, and compliance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• Three to five years of experience in construction, construction inspection, or related work, or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid North Carolina Class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal codes, regulations, laws, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of construction processes, procedures, materials, and safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including standard office equipment and word-processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, generators, and associated trades.
• Skill in reviewing construction plans and specifications.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Skill in performing inspections and communicating results.
• Conflict management and de-escalation skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with contractors and their staff.
• Ability to maintain a customer-service relationship with the public.
• Ability to take notes and photographs documenting work.
• Ability to organize and maintain project documents and records.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned sites regularly as needed to confirm compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Review engineers’ and private engineering firms’ design plans and drawings.
• Identify project issues and consult with stakeholders to determine resolutions.
• Schedule pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, job-site meetings, trainings, start-ups, and acceptances.
• Communicate with project developers, contractors, utility companies, equipment suppliers, outside inspection agencies, and internal staff.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, photo and video logs of pre- and post-construction conditions, quantity tracking, and redline as-built record drawings.
• Monitor and approve pressure tests for water lines, gravity sewer, force mains, and other items requiring verification and compliance with contractual requirements.

What This Job Offers

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