Construction Inspector

Pueblo-County,-Co; Pueblo (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation & Sick Leave

Remote & Hybrid

County retirement

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Fitness center

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Pueblo County seeks a qualified civil‑engineering professional to inspect construction activities on county road, bridge and drainage projects and evaluate private contractor work on public right‑of‑way. The role includes approving excavation permits, testing materials and verifying pay requests, representing the Public Works Department in meetings, and maintaining culvert data.

Preferred candidates hold an Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and have at least two years of

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in Civil Engineering.
• Experience inspecting roads, bridges, culverts and drainage facilities preferred.
• Must pass background check and have a valid Colorado driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction of improvements (roads, bridges, culverts, drainage) in rights‑of‑way.
• Approve and issue excavation permits for private contractors and utilities.
• Perform material testing for soils, gravel, asphalt and concrete.
• Verify construction quantities and contractor pay requests.
• Represent the Public Works Department at meetings.
• Annually inspect and rate large-diameter culverts and maintain a data base.
• Handle cash, bookkeeping and permit-fee billing; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Inspection & testing

Education

Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

Inspects construction activities and tests materials on County managed road, bridge and drainage projects and the work of private contractors and utilities associated with excavation permits and other work on public rights-of-way.

• Inspects construction of improvements including roads, bridges and culverts and drainage facilities within public rights-of-way and easements.
• Approves and issues excavation permits for work by private contractors and utilities within the public right-of-way, collection fees associated with the permits.
• Performs material testing for compliance and acceptance of soils, gravel, asphalt and concrete on various construction projects, both those performed by County crews and those performed by private contractors.
• Verifies construction quantities and contractor pay requests.
• Represents the Public Works Department and Pueblo County at meetings.
• Annually inspects and rates the condition of large diameter culverts within public rights-of-way. Establishes and maintains a detailed data base of said culverts including size, location and condition.
• Financial responsibility and accountability for cash handling, bookkeeping and billing contractors for permit fees.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Required Experience

• Minimum of two years experience in Civil Engineering required.

Preferred Education

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited two-year college or university in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must successfully pass background check.
• Valid driver’s license at the time of application and a valid Colorado driver’s license at time of hire required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• 12-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit