Construction Inspector - Civil/Mechanical

Jacobs; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 106,075; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs in Irvine, California seeks a Civil/Mechanical Construction Inspector to provide quality assurance for wastewater treatment plant and pipeline projects. You will inspect contractor work to verify compliance with plans, specs, codes, and safety standards.

The role requires 10+ years in construction/inspection, experience with water/wastewater facilities, ability to read plans, and willingness to work night shifts. Valid driver’s license and interaction with agencies are a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction and/or construction inspection experience.
• Proven experience with water/wastewater treatment facilities, mechanical piping, and/or conveyance pipeline work, including manhole rehabilitation.
• Prior experience working on City streets interacting with local agencies and the public, and with verification of traffic control measures for adherence with contract documents.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, schematics; read, analyze, interpret, and update contract and construction drawings; relate contract drawings to contract installations.
• Able and willing to work night/graveyard shifts, including weekends.
• Must have valid driver's license with good driving history.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents including plans and specifications; inspect moderately complex and complex plant and collection facilities construction work performed by the Owner’s contractors; ensure contractual compliance with plans, specifications, codes and safety requirements; verify that materials being incorporated into project are per specification and with approved construction practices; coordinate equipment isolations, including LOTO for equipment and process tie-ins.
• Assist safety representatives with job hazard analysis; observe contractors work safety environment and compliance with traffic control plans and devices; work with contractor to establish and maintain a safe construction project for employees, customers, and the public; document and follow-up on actions regarding safety, traffic control plans, and working practices.
• Assist in the maintenance of accurate as-built contract drawings; verify contractor as-built drawings are maintained and correct; assist Construction Managers and Resident Engineers on field change orders, plan clarifications, and plan changes; review and approve final drawings to construction Project Manager for the preparation of record drawings.
• Prepare and maintain necessary construction inspection records and reports as a means of formal documentation including daily inspection reports, photo-logs, field test results, guide account reports, extra work requests, project submittal files, and team member project logs; assist Construction Managers and Resident Engineers in preparing monthly progress reports
• Attend construction meetings; work with contractors, regulatory agencies, utilities, city officials and the general public throughout construction project to coordinate work to be accomplished and ensure satisfactory project completion with minimum impact on the public or District facilities.

Skills

Construction inspection

Read plans

Night shift

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we are not just passionate about infrastructure and water/wastewater projects, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. We are providing supplemental engineering services, including project management and construction management, including commissioning oversight and support for a large wastewater infrastructure capital improvement program in Orange County, California. We are looking for a Civil/Mechanical Construction Inspector to provide quality assurance support for successful delivery of complex wastewater treatment plant and pipeline construction projects.

As a Civil/Mechanical Construction Inspector

you’ll inspect moderately complex plant and pipeline facilities construction work performed by contractors to verify contractual compliance with plans, specifications, codes, regulations, and safety standards; and prepare a variety of reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents including plans and specifications; inspect moderately complex and complex plant and collection facilities construction work performed by the Owner’s contractors; ensure contractual compliance with plans, specifications, codes and safety requirements; verify that materials being incorporated into project are per specification and with approved construction practices; coordinate equipment isolations, including LOTO for equipment and process tie-ins.


• Assist safety representatives with job hazard analysis; observe contractors work safety environment and compliance with traffic control plans and devices; work with contractor to establish and maintain a safe construction project for employees, customers, and the public; document and follow-up on actions regarding safety, traffic control plans, and working practices.


• Assist in the maintenance of accurate as-built contract drawings; verify contractor as-built drawings are maintained and correct; assist Construction Managers and Resident Engineers on field change orders, plan clarifications, and plan changes; review and approve final drawings to construction Project Manager for the preparation of record drawings.


• Prepare and maintain necessary construction inspection records and reports as a means of formal documentation including daily inspection reports, photo-logs, field test results, guide account reports, extra work requests, project submittal files, and team member project logs; assist Construction Managers and Resident Engineers in preparing monthly progress reports


• Attend construction meetings; work with contractors, regulatory agencies, utilities, city officials and the general public throughout construction project to coordinate work to be accomplished and ensure satisfactory project completion with minimum impact on the public or District facilities.

Here’s what you’ll need

• 10+ years of construction and/or construction inspection experience


• Proven experience with water / wastewater treatment facilities, mechanical piping, and/or conveyance pipeline work, including manhole rehabilitation


• Prior experience working on City streets interacting with local agencies and the public, and with verification of traffic control measures for adherence with contract documents


• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, schematics; read, analyze, interpret, and update contract and construction drawings; relate contract drawings to contract installations


• Able and willing to work night/graveyard shifts, including weekends


• Must have valid drivers license with good driving history

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior experience with installation of small and large diameter pipelines, including materials such as VCP, RCP, HDPE, FRP, and PVC


• Knowledge of trenchless methods of construction such as micro tunnel and jack & bore Inspection of traffic control


• Excellent computer software skills within the Microsoft Suite of resources (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat or Blue Beam


• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, ICC, NACE, NFPA certification (s)

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $45.00 to $77.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on July 16, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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