Field Mechanical Inspector - Water Infrastructure

ATLAS; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Life & Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Mechanical Systems Inspector to support water infrastructure projects in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. You will perform inspections of piping, pumps, tanks, and treatment equipment, ensuring compliance with project specs, codes, and regulatory requirements.

A strong field presence and collaboration with contractors and engineers are essential. The role requires 5+ years of mechanical inspection experience, proficiency with Procore/Bluebeam, and the ability to read drawings

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.

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

Reading drawings

Field collaboration

Documentation

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atlas is seeking a Mechanical Systems Inspector to support water infrastructure projects in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. You will perform inspections of piping, pumps, tanks, and treatment equipment, ensuring compliance with project specs, codes, and regulatory requirements.

A strong field presence and collaboration with contractors and engineers are essential. The role requires 5+ years of mechanical inspection experience, proficiency with Procore/Bluebeam, and the ability to read drawings