Field Utility Construction Inspector (Gas, Electric & Telecom)

Michels Corporation; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mi-Tech Services Inc. is seeking a Utility Construction Inspector to monitor projects involving natural gas, electric, telecommunications, and municipal infra. The role ensures compliance with safety regulations, approved plans, specs, and applicable standards.

The inspector acts as a third‑party representative for the utility owner, protecting public safety, infrastructure integrity, and project quality across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in natural gas, electric, telecommunications, or municipal utility construction is preferred, but not required.
• Strong understanding of utility safety practices, excavation standards, and damage prevention requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and utility maps.
• Comfortable working independently in the field and navigating multiple locations daily.
• Proficient with mobile technology and electronic reporting systems such as ArcGIS -Survey123 and/or Field Maps is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with GPS instruments such as Trimble and/or Topcon preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor utility construction projects to ensure safety and compliance with plans and standards.
• Verify that activities meet federal, state, local, and company regulations.
• Represent the utility owner or facility operator as a third‑party reviewer on-site.
• Ensure public safety, infrastructure integrity, and project quality throughout execution.

Skills

Natural gas & utilities

Safety practices

Reading construction plans

Field navigation

ArcGIS Field Maps

GPS tech (Trimble/Topcon)

Tools

ArcGIS Survey123

Field Maps

Trimble GPS

Topcon GPS

Job description

Mi-Tech Services Inc. is seeking a Utility Construction Inspector to monitor projects involving natural gas, electric, telecommunications, and municipal infra. The role ensures compliance with safety regulations, approved plans, specs, and applicable standards.

The inspector acts as a third‑party representative for the utility owner, protecting public safety, infrastructure integrity, and project quality across multiple sites.