Field Mechanical Inspector – Water Infrastructure

Techno; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, life and vision insure

Flexible paid time off

Professional growth

Profit-sharing opportunities

Job summary

Techno is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to support field activities across active water infrastructure projects in the New York City metro area. The role involves direct oversight of construction work within operating environments, coordinating sequencing and ensuring accuracy on site.

Responsibilities include observing progress, tracking piping and pump installations, maintaining daily logs, and reviewing materials against submittals.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience inspecting civil and/or mechanical construction work in the field.
• Familiarity with infrastructure projects involving water systems, utilities, or public works.
• Working knowledge of pumps, valves, piping systems, and installation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, shop details, and technical documentation.
• Clear and consistent documentation skills, including daily reporting.
• Comfortable working on active construction sites across multiple locations.
• Experience working with public agencies such as NYCDEP, MTA, or similar is a plus.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Observe construction work in progress and compare installed conditions against contract drawings and specifications.
• Track installation of piping systems, pump components, structural elements, and related infrastructure.
• Maintain detailed daily logs including labor, equipment, quantities installed, and field observations.
• Identify discrepancies, conflicts, or non-conforming work and elevate as needed.
• Interact with contractors and field teams to clarify scope and support issue resolution.
• Review incoming materials and equipment for alignment with approved submittals.
• Participate in field walkthroughs, coordination discussions, and milestone inspections.
• Monitor adherence to site safety requirements and flag concerns when observed.

Skills

Field inspection experience

Reading drawings/blueprints

Documentation accuracy

Site safety awareness

Pumps/valves/piping knowledge

Public agencies familiarity (NYCDEP, M

Education

Civil Engineering degree beneficial

Job description

Techno is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to support field activities across active water infrastructure projects in the New York City metro area. The role involves direct oversight of construction work within operating environments, coordinating sequencing and ensuring accuracy on site.

Responsibilities include observing progress, tracking piping and pump installations, maintaining daily logs, and reviewing materials against submittals.