Field Mechanical Inspector – Water Infrastructure

ATLAS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Vacation time, paid holidays, SSL and

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Atlas is seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Inspector to support the construction and rehabilitation of water infrastructure projects in Oregon and Washington.

You will perform inspections of pumps, piping, valves, tanks, and treatment equipment to verify compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements, with a strong field presence and collaboration with contractors and project leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical inspection or construction experience.
• Experience on water, wastewater, heavy civil, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and isometrics.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment installation, piping systems, testing, and commissioning.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect process piping, pumps, valves, treatment equipment, foundations, supports, and restraints.
• Verify installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
• Witness and document hydrostatic testing, pressure testing, equipment startup, and commissioning activities.
• Review shop drawings and submittals to support inspection activities.
• Document non-conforming work and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain daily reports, field documentation, and photo records.
• Participate in pre-installation meetings, hold points, and quality reviews.
• Monitor contractor quality control activities and support project commissioning efforts.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Piping systems

Reading drawings

Regulatory standards

Field inspections

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atlas is seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Inspector to support the construction and rehabilitation of water infrastructure projects in Oregon and Washington.

You will perform inspections of pumps, piping, valves, tanks, and treatment equipment to verify compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements, with a strong field presence and collaboration with contractors and project leadership.