Construction Inspector (Civil/Mechanical) – Public Works

California Water Environment Association Inc; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Sanitation District is actively seeking a Construction Inspector (Civil/Mechanical) to ensure contract compliance across plant and sewer projects. Under supervision, you will guide contractors, document daily activities, and support project management with changes, pay estimates, and submittals.

You will inspect diverse systems and facilities, attend project meetings, and help ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. with training in engineering tech, construction inspection, or related field.
• 3 years of work experience performing construction inspections on large public works projects.
• Valid California class C Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Inspect moderately complex plant and collection facilities construction work for contract compliance.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, field test results, change orders, as-built drawings and photographs.
• Provide technical input to project management on change orders, pay estimates, design reviews, and submittals.
• Attend meetings, participate in start-ups/shutdowns, and witness required tests.
• Inspect all phases of construction including concrete, piping, valves, pumps, and mechanical systems.

Skills

Construction inspections

Public works

Documentation

Site safety

Education

High school diploma

Engineering technology coursework

Tools

Construction CM software

Job description

Orange County Sanitation District is actively seeking a Construction Inspector (Civil/Mechanical) to ensure contract compliance across plant and sewer projects. Under supervision, you will guide contractors, document daily activities, and support project management with changes, pay estimates, and submittals.

You will inspect diverse systems and facilities, attend project meetings, and help ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on site.