Construction Inspector – Water / Wastewater / Pipeline Infrastructure

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Caregiver leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Reno/Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Construction Inspector – Water/Wastewater/Pipeline to provide field inspection and construction oversight for water and utility projects across Nevada.

You will monitor activities, verify compliance, and communicate with contractors, engineers, and clients to ensure project success. The role requires 10+ years in inspection or related fields, strong knowledge of construction practices, and the ability to travel across Nevada.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in construction inspection or related field.
• Experience with water, wastewater, pipeline, or heavy civil construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect ongoing construction activities for compliance with plans, specs, permits, and standards.
• Inspect installation of water, wastewater, and other utility pipelines including trenching, bedding, and restoration.
• Observe and document pipeline testing activities and QA/QC.
• Review plans, submittals, RFIs, and changes to verify adherence to requirements.
• Maintain daily inspection reports and document project progress.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, owners, testing agencies, and stakeholders.
• Travel to project sites across Nevada as required.
• Be flexible with day/night shifts and weekends as needed.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Coordination with stakeholders

Travel to project sites

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Engineering/Construction related degree (ideal)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

Our Water and Infrastructure team is experiencing exciting growth in Nevada, and we have a need for a Construction Inspector – Water/Wastewater/Pipeline to join our teams in Reno and Las Vegas. You’ll work alongside our resident engineers, construction managers, and project managers to provide field inspection and construction oversight for water, wastewater, pipeline, and related utility infrastructure projects throughout Nevada.

In this role, you’ll monitor construction activities to verify that work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications, applicable codes, permits, and client requirements. You’ll serve as an important field representative for the project team, documenting construction progress, identifying potential issues, and facilitating communication between contractors, engineers, clients, utility owners, and other project stakeholders.

Utilizing your knowledge of construction practices and inspection, you’ll observe and inspect construction methods, materials, equipment, and workmanship associated with water and wastewater pipelines, underground utilities, transmission mains, treatment facilities, pump stations, vaults, structures, and related civil infrastructure. You’ll also assist with construction documentation, quantity verification, testing observations, field coordination, and preparation of inspection reports.

Typical Duties

• Observe and inspect ongoing construction activities for compliance with project plans, specifications, permits, and applicable standards.
• Inspect installation of water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and other utility pipelines, including excavation, trenching, shoring, bedding, pipe installation, fittings, valves, structures, backfill, compaction, and restoration.
• Inspect construction associated with pump stations, treatment facilities, manholes, vaults, tanks, and related civil, mechanical, and utility infrastructure, as applicable to the project.
• Observe and document pipeline testing activities, including pressure testing, leakage testing, flushing, disinfection, compaction testing, and other project-specific quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Review construction plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, approved changes, and other contract documents to verify work is being performed in accordance with project requirements.
• Monitor materials and equipment delivered to the project site and verify that installed materials are consistent with approved project documents.
• Maintain accurate daily inspection reports, including construction activities, labor and equipment, quantities installed, testing activities, site conditions, photographs, and significant project developments.
• Measure and document quantities of completed work and assist with review and verification of contractor payment applications and installed quantities.
• Document field changes and assist with maintaining construction records and record drawing information.
• Identify potential nonconforming work, conflicts, or constructability concerns and promptly communicate observations to the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or Project Manager.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, utility owners, testing agencies, client representatives, municipalities, and other project stakeholders as required.
• Observe contractor compliance with project-specific environmental, safety, access, and site requirements while maintaining appropriate roles and responsibilities related to contractor means and methods.
• Participate in progress meetings, field coordination meetings, inspections, startup activities, substantial completion inspections, punch lists, and project closeout activities.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Be able and willing to work day or night shifts and flexible schedules, including weekends, when required to support project construction activities.

Here's what you'll need

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in construction inspection, construction administration, utility construction, pipeline construction, or a related field.
• Experience with or working knowledge of water, wastewater, pipeline, underground utility, or heavy civil construction.
• Working knowledge of construction practices, methods, materials, and principles.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, details, and other contract documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with contractors, engineers, clients, and project team members.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Nevada, as required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle background check.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Technical school education, Associate degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Civil Technology, or a related field.
• Experience inspecting large-diameter water or wastewater pipelines, transmission mains, force mains, gravity sewer systems, treatment facilities, pump stations, or similar infrastructure.
• Experience with trenching, excavation, shoring, dewatering, pipe bedding, backfill, compaction, and surface restoration.
• Familiarity with AWWA standards, ASTM standards, municipal utility specifications, and applicable Nevada or local agency construction requirements.
• Experience observing hydrostatic or pressure testing, leakage testing, flushing, disinfection, CCTV inspection, or other pipeline acceptance testing.
• Experience working on projects for municipalities, water/wastewater utilities, public works agencies, or other public infrastructure clients.
• Relevant construction inspection, safety, materials testing, or utility certifications.
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Construction Safety training.

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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 $33.00 to $45.00; 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 October 01, 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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