Municipal – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Inspector

EXP; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Halifax, Canada, is seeking a Civil or Mechanical Engineer with 3+ years of construction inspection experience. The role involves providing onsite oversight, monitoring compliance with design and safety standards, and collaborating on infrastructure projects. Candidates should have knowledge of building codes and strong communication skills. This position offers a vibrant work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in construction inspection or oversight.
• Familiarity with building codes and environmental regulations.
• Willingness to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite daily representation to monitor construction.
• Keep accurate daily logs of construction activities.
• Participate in site meetings and provide input on progress.

Skills

Process & instrumentation diagrams

Construction inspection

Building construction practices

AutoCAD

GIS software

Communication skills

Safety training (WHMIS, first aid)

Education

Diploma or degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Survey equipment

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee‑owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will join our Atlantic Canada Infrastructure team in our Halifax, NS office, which offers a modern, vibrant, professional environment for collaboration! Our team continues to play a leading role in some of the region’s largest water and wastewater infrastructure projects, as well as collaborating with EXP team members across North America on some very large and challenging infrastructure projects in other jurisdictions.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and shop drawings. Practical experience with process & instrumentation diagrams considered an asset.
• Provide onsite daily representation to monitor construction and report on compliance with design, specifications, schedule, onsite safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Tracking and reporting material quantities delivered and used during construction.
• Keep an accurate and precise daily log of construction and site activities.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, engineers and public works representatives with obtaining necessary information and to ensure smooth project execution.
• Work closely with the engineer, operations team and contractor to effectively minimize interruption to services during construction.
• Maintain detailed inspection, photo documentation, and daily reports.
• Proactively evaluating the work being performed in order to anticipate problems which may interfere with progress of the work and reporting and tracking deficiencies.
• Participate in site meetings and provide input on construction progress and quality control.
• Support commissioning and start‑up activities, including equipment testing and verification.
• Coordinating on‑site materials testing and inspection, pressure testing, chlorination testing and commissioning of system components as required.

What your experience looks like

• Diploma or degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience related to construction inspection or oversight, experience in complex processing facilities, preferably in water and/or wastewater infrastructure and a strong understanding of building construction practices.
• Familiarity with building codes, environmental regulations and OH&S standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit considered an asset.
• Working knowledge and experience using survey equipment and GIS software.
• Strong work ethic and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for work.
• Safety training and certifications in confined space, working from height, WHMIS and first aid considered an asset.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: [e-mail].