Disaster Recovery Field Inspector (On‑Call)

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking Site Inspectors to support disaster recovery efforts across the United States. This on-call, as-needed role involves field, remote, or hybrid assignments for documenting damages to public infrastructure and facilities following disasters.

You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and recovery specialists to capture data and support funding and recovery planning. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance with client requirements, along with periodic

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in building inspection, construction, facility assessment, infrastructure assessment, insurance inspections, damage assessments, engineering support, architecture, construction management, or related field.
• Experience collecting, documenting, and organizing field-based data.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, mobile data collection applications, cloud-based information systems, and smartphone/tablet technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field and desktop-based inspections of facilities and infrastructure impacted by disasters.
• Evaluate and document disaster-related damages to public buildings, roads, bridges, utilities, parks, drainage systems, and other facilities.
• Capture photographs, measurements, observations, and site conditions necessary to support recovery funding programs.
• Document building and site-specific attributes using data collection applications and technology platforms.
• Verify reported damages and support validation of project information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Mobile data collection

Cloud-based systems

GPS/GIS tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture or related field

Tools

GIS tools

Mobile data collection apps

Cloud-based information systems

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking Site Inspectors to support disaster recovery efforts across the United States. This on-call, as-needed role involves field, remote, or hybrid assignments for documenting damages to public infrastructure and facilities following disasters.

You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and recovery specialists to capture data and support funding and recovery planning. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance with client requirements, along with periodic