Field Civil Inspector for Substations & Quality Assurance

EDM International, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company HSA Contribution

401k with Company Match

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

EDM International, Inc. is seeking a Civil Inspector to provide on-site quality assurance and construction oversight for utility and substation projects.

The role emphasizes earthwork, grading, drainage, foundations, and underground utilities to ensure work meets plans, specs, and client requirements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in civil inspection, reads drawings, uses Procore or similar PM software, and is willing to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of construction inspection experience on utility, heavy civil, industrial, transportation, renewable energy, or substation projects.
• Experience with grading, excavation, concrete, foundations, earthwork, drainage, underground utilities, or site development.
• Substation construction experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with construction testing and quality assurance practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and construction management software (Procore or similar).
• Experience with mobile field applications (ArcGIS Field Maps, Fulcrum, Survey123, etc.) preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Inspect civil construction activities including grading, excavation, backfill, compaction, drainage, access roads, underground utilities, and crushed rock installation.
• Observe drilled piers, reinforcing steel, concrete placement, foundations, anchor bolts, and underground infrastructure.
• Verify contractor work complies with project drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Prepare daily inspection reports documenting progress, testing, quantities, weather, and field observations.
• Identify deficiencies, safety concerns, and non-conforming work while tracking corrective actions.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, project managers, testing agencies, and client representatives.
• Maintain inspection records, permits, testing documentation, and as-built information.
• Promote a safe work environment and support project safety requirements.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Quality Assurance

Drawings & Specs

Communication

Safety Focus

Teamwork

Tools

Procore

ArcGIS Field Maps

Fulcrum

Survey123

Job description

EDM International, Inc. is seeking a Civil Inspector to provide on-site quality assurance and construction oversight for utility and substation projects.

The role emphasizes earthwork, grading, drainage, foundations, and underground utilities to ensure work meets plans, specs, and client requirements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in civil inspection, reads drawings, uses Procore or similar PM software, and is willing to travel to project sites.