Construction Inspector (Underground Utilities) - San Diego County

UNICO Engineering, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Vacation and Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

UNICO Engineering, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Construction Inspector specializing in underground utilities in the San Diego area. The ideal candidate has five years of underground inspection experience and a solid understanding of plans, Caltrans, and local agency requirements.

The role involves daily inspections, reporting, and coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure compliance with project documents and safety standards on roadways, bridges, and utility installations.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and project documentation.
• Cal OSHA standards and MUTCD knowledge preferred.
• Clean driver's license and DMV record required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspections and complete daily reports, photos, and documentation.
• Coordinate with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, and testers.
• Assist Resident Engineers with schedule input, change orders, and communications.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Monitor site activities for compliance with documents and safety standards.
• Measure and document quantities of installed materials per client procedures.
• Inspect traffic control, trenching, and underground utility work per Caltrans standards.
• Communicate with project team and provide recommendations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

MS Office Suite

Documentation proficiency

Driver's license

Cal OSHA/MUTCD knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (college preferred)

Job description

Company Overview: UNICO Engineering provides high-quality Construction Management, Land Surveying, and Systems Integration services to public and private clients. With a spirit of cooperation and partnership, UNICO focuses on responsiveness, delivering value, and meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations.

UNICO is a fast-growing consulting firm with significant opportunities for upward mobility. UNICO supports professional development and continuing education. Fun, flexible work environment and competitive compensation and benefits.

UNICO is seeking a seasoned Construction Inspector specializing in underground utilities in the San Diego area who also has experience with different types of infrastructure, including roadways and paving, structures (bridges), curb, gutter, sidewalks, and earthwork. Must have five years of applicable underground inspection experience. Must possess a thorough understanding of plans and specifications, Caltrans, and local agency requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (included but are not limited to):

• Provide inspections and complete documentation daily, including daily reports, project photographs, etc. Must have the ability to submit thorough and accurate reports at the end of each workday.
• Coordinate with clients/owners, other consultants, contractors, materials testers, and others involved with the project.
• Assist Resident Engineers and provide input on project schedule, extra work bills, potential change orders, and communication with businesses and residents.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications
• Monitor construction Activities/Construction site for compliance with project documents, including collecting and checking material tags and certificates of compliance
• Measure, calculate, and document quantities of installed materials in accordance with client policies and procedures
• Inspect contractor’s approved traffic control plan to assure public safety, trenching work, removal/installation of underground utilities, including water, reclaimed water, sewer, electrical, and gas lines. Inspections may also include road and bridge construction (per Caltrans Standards), including checking grades, formwork, rebar placement, concrete batch tickets, curing methods, etc.
• Communicate with project team members and provide recommendations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Skills And Qualifications:

• Underground utilities inspection experience required
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Proficiency in utilizing a computer to complete project documentation
• Thorough understanding of CAL OSHA standards and procedures, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), are highly preferred
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Clean driver’s license and DMV record required

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience verifying the safe and compliant installation of buried utilities (water, sewer, electrical, and gas)
• Experience in inspecting transportation projects and structures
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a construction inspector’s capacity
• High school diploma or equivalent (college preferred)

Competitive Salary and generous benefits including health, vision, dental, life, disability, 401(k), vacation and paid holidays. Energizing, fast-paced, nimble and expanding company with plenty of opportunities for career growth.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, UNICO Engineering considers applicants for all positions without regard to race (including natural hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, age (40 and over), medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex (including sexual harassment, sex stereotypes, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information/characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic or activity protected by law