Construction Inspector - Wastewater

SRE Engineering D.P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

SRE Engineering, D.P.C. is hiring a Construction Inspector to support capital improvements at NYC DEP Wastewater Resource Recovery Facilities, located in Staten Island and the Rockaways.

The role involves field inspections of concrete, steel, piping and dock-related work, with emphasis on safety and compliance with drawings and specs. You will maintain daily reports, coordinate with engineers and operations staff, track materials, assist testing and commissioning, and uphold NYC DEP procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction inspection experience on public infrastructure projects.
• Experience with NYC DEP, DDC, or comparable wastewater or heavy civil work.
• Working knowledge of NYC DEP standards, specifications, and reporting procedures.
• OSHA 30 (current) certification.
• Proficiency with daily reporting software (e-Builder preferred) and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily field inspection of contractor work, including concrete, steel, mechanical, piping, and dock-related construction.
• Maintain detailed daily reports, photo logs, and quantity records per NYC DEP procedures.
• Monitor compliance with drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer, plant operations staff, and contractor field supervision.
• Track materials deliveries, verify certifications, and document non-conforming work.
• Support testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Enforce site safety requirements in coordination with the EHS Officer.

Skills

Construction inspection

Public infrastructure knowledge

Verbal/written communication

Safety enforcement

Site coordination

Education

OSHA 30 (current)

Tools

e-Builder

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

Construction Inspector – NYC DEP Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility Improvements (Staten Island & Queens)

SRE Engineering, D.P.C. is hiring a Construction Inspector to support capital improvements at two NYC DEP Wastewater Resource Recovery Facilities, one located in Staten Island and one in the Rockaways. The work covers sludge handling and dock/marine-adjacent infrastructure improvements at operating WRRF sites.

Responsibilities

• Daily field inspection of contractor work, including concrete, steel, mechanical, piping, and waterfront/dock-related construction
• Maintain detailed daily reports, photo logs, and quantity records in accordance with NYC DEP procedures
• Monitor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer, plant operations staff, and contractor field supervision
• Track materials deliveries, verify certifications, and document non-conforming work
• Support testing, commissioning, and startup activities
• Enforce site safety requirements in coordination with the EHS Officer

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction inspection experience on public infrastructure projects
• Prior experience on NYC DEP, DDC, or comparable wastewater, water, or heavy civil work
• Working knowledge of NYC DEP standards, specifications, and reporting procedures
• OSHA 30 (current)
• Proficiency with daily reporting software (e-Builder preferred) and Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience at an operating WRRF, pump station, or sludge handling facility
• Familiarity with sludge processing equipment, piping systems, and dock or marine-adjacent construction
• HAZWOPER 40-hour
• Mechanical, electrical, or coatings inspection certifications (NACE/AMPP, ICC, NICET)
• Experience working on active plant sites alongside operations personnel

Location

Field assignment at NYC DEP WRRF sites in Staten Island and the Rockaways. Candidates should be willing to work at either or both locations as the project requires.