Engineering Inspector

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,732 - 78,713; Full time

Job summary

The City of Durham's Planning & Development Department is hiring a utility and road construction inspector. The role performs on‑site inspections, reviews construction plans, tests water and sewer lines, and verifies Right‑of‑Way permits to ensure all requirements are met and codes are followed.

Duties include private development inspections, overseeing contracts, Right‑of‑Way inspection programs, driveway evaluations, and street acceptance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years of related experience.
• A NC Class C Driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides private development inspections observing water distribution system installation and testing concrete work; documents projects and reviews drawings.
• Oversees city contracts, maintains documentation, and verifies material quantities for payments.
• Oversees Right of Way inspections including street conditions, permits, curb and gutter work, driveways and drainage.
• Inspects driveways for density, grade, slope and dimensions; completes driveway forms.
• Approves street acceptance via walk-through inspections and tracks non-conformities for corrections.
• Provides private utility inspections ensuring permit compliance and field reports; responds to citizen concerns.

Skills

Construction drawings

Inspections

Right of Way

Documentation

Contract oversight

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

A flexible work environment, top‑note management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the Planning & Development Department a great place to work. We help plan and direct Durham’s growth to support a high quality of life, a robust economy, and a sustainable, equitable, and accessible Durham for generations to come. We work collaboratively with other agencies and the community in a fast‑paced, innovative environment looking for solutions to today’s land‑use, community planning, and infrastructure challenges. If you’re talented, creative and focused on serving the community, join our team!

Hiring Range: $50,732 - $78,713

Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The purpose of this position is to assure all utility and road construction adheres to the codes and specifications set forth by the City. This is accomplished by performing on site inspections and utilizing test equipment, plans, and permits to ensure all requirements are met. Other duties include reviewing newly submitted construction plans, verifying Right‑of‑Way utility permits, testing water and sewer lines, verifying project grade’s Right‑of‑way inspection assignments, and enforcing water regulations.

• Provides private development inspections by observing installation of the water distribution system; testing all concrete work for the City; documenting and filing records of construction projects; interpreting and implementing construction specifications; capturing images with a digital camera; and monitoring erosion control.
• Oversees the City’s contracts by ensuring codes and specifications are met; creating and maintaining documentation of contract work; verifying material quantities and submittals for payment; and attending construction related meetings.
• Oversees the Right of Way inspections program by inspecting the following: street conditions, permits, curb and gutters, driveway and sidewalk construction, drainage and water meter installation.
• Inspects driveways by checking the density and grade of cement; calculating the slope; reviewing the dimensions of the driveway; and filling out driveway forms.
• Approves street acceptance by providing walk through inspections with a Right of Way Engineer; generating a list of non‑conforming issues to be corrected; and inspecting corrections for further compliance.
• Provides private utility inspections by ensuring permit compliance; inspecting work sites; issuing field reports; researching projects; and responding to citizen concerns.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years of related experience.
• A valid North Carolina Class “C” Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record obtained within the timeframe established by the City.

• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings for the design of water, sewer and storm lines.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawing plan/profiles for the design of roadways.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings for the design of site grading.
• Able to work additional hours to include nights and weekends when needed.