Construction Inspector - Water/Wastewater

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Construction Inspector to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will inspect civil and MEP trades, document progress, and enforce contract requirements on-site, interfacing with Owners and Project Managers.

The role emphasizes field activities, coordination meetings, and adherence to design plans. Requires 4+ years in civil/mechanical inspection; water/wastewater experience is a plus, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant civil/MEP experience.
• 4+ years inspecting civil and MEP trades on infrastructure projects.
• Water/wastewater utility experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review shop drawings, plans and specs against contract documents.
• Prepare daily field reports detailing progress, manpower, and equipment.
• Maintain redline set reflecting all changes during construction.
• Identify non-compliant work and coordinate resolutions with Project Manager/Owner.
• Photograph pre-construction conditions and major activities; document with dates and subjects.
• Verify quantities, materials, and contractor resources.
• Attend progress meetings and coordinate RFIs.
• Ensure contractor’s record drawings are current.
• Review monthly progress payment requests.
• Facilitate third‑party material testing as required.
• Monitor erosion control devices weekly and after rainfall.

Skills

Civil inspection

MEP inspections

Documentation

Communication

Field work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Document management systems

Job description

Construction Inspector - Water/Wastewater

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

As global supply and demand for water intensifies, solving the world’s most complex water challenges demands different thinking – and that’s where we come in. We’re seeking a Construction Inspector to join our team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Someone who can use their experience in the water industry and apply it to today ’ s challenges. As a valued Jacobs employee, you will work with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve successful construction of water treatment facilities.

As a Construction Inspector serving in our Water business line, you’ll have the chance to work on exciting large-scale civil infrastructure & utility projects. Working with other members of the team, you’ll provide construction inspection in an RPR inspection role. In this role, you will observe, inspect, and document various construction projects as an Owner's Representative to assist enforcing compliance with design plans, contract specifications, and permit requirements, to document construction progress, and to help proactively resolve issues that arise in the field during construction.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Review approved shop drawings, construction plans, and specifications and inspect active work against the approved contract documents to verify compliance, or identify any deviation from approved plans, then elevate to the Project Manager and/or Owner.

- Prepare a daily field report documenting the status of the work, daily activities (including start and finish dates for CPM activities), manpower, equipment, and other observations.

- Maintain a continuous redline set of plans and specifications reflecting all changes made during construction.

- Identify non-compliant/deficient work, elevate to the Project Manager and/or Owner, and coordinate with the contractor through resolution.

- Take photographs and videos of pre-construction conditions and major construction activities. Prepare a database of the photographs with the date, subject matter, and photo number/file name.

- Verify quantities of work performed, materials used, and adequacy of the contractor’s resources.

- Verify time and materials expense reports from the construction contractor.

- Proactively notify the Project Manager of potential construction problems.

- Attend construction progress and coordination meetings.

- Lead construction pre-installation and RFI coordination meetings.

- Verify that the contractor’s record drawings are current.

- Review monthly contractor’s progress payment requests.

- Facilitate, attend, and observe 3 rd party material testing as required.

- Monitor the status of erosion control devices on a weekly basis, and after every major rainfall event.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft suite of software, Bluebeam and ability to learn construction document management systems.

- Collaborative, team oriented perspective.

- Attention to detail and disciplined time management skills

- This role will require extended periods of time spent in the field and the ability to commute daily to field site/office of current assignment.

- The ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently and to react to change in a fast-paced environment.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Minimum of 4 years of experience inspecting civil and MEP trades for civil infrastructure, structural and building projects.
• Water/wastewater utility experience, but will consider those with experience from other sectors.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering.
• Experience working in/for municipal agencies or utility infrastructure organizations on public right of way construction project sites.
• Experience inspecting of electrical installations
• Experience installing or inspecting large diameter force main installations.
• Certifications through ICC, ACI, or AWS other Special Inspection areas.

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 $70,000.00 to $105,000.00; 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 February 17, 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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