Instrumentation & Controls Inspector - Water - St. Louis

Black & Veatch; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan (company match)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Black & Veatch Family of Companies is seeking a construction inspector to support moderately complex, large-scale projects including electrical components, instrumentation and controls, and medium to low voltage wiring. The role may involve project controls administration and may provide direction to other inspection staff.

The candidate should have 3+ years as a superintendent with a degree or 5+ years without, with preferred 5+ years of I&C testing or inspection experience and relevant

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Superintendent with degree, or 5+ years without.
• Experience in I&C testing or inspection preferred.
• Electrical or I&C testing certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates daily and upcoming construction activities and may direct field staff.
• Provides drawing and specification interpretations with little direction.
• Reviews contractor's schedule with direction.
• Interprets contract documents for QA/QC with limited direction.
• Evaluates change requests, claims, and cost proposals and coordinates responses with the project manager.
• Documents field observations and monitors site conditions.

Skills

Construction inspection

QA/QC interpretation

Contract interpretation

Electrical/I&C testing

Education

Associate's degree or higher in construction-related discipline

Certifications for electrical or I&C testing

Job description

Date: Jul 9, 2026

Location: Creve Coeur, MO, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: No

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: Yes

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

Serves as a construction inspector who may report to senior inspection staff on a moderately complex medium or large construction project; electrical components, instrumentation & controls, medium/low voltage wiring. Duties may include project controls administration. May provide direction to other inspection staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Anticipates daily and upcoming construction activities, and prepares accordingly; may give direction to other inspection staff.
• Provides drawing and specification interpretations with little direction.
• Reviews and analyzes contractor's project schedule with direction.
• With limited direction, interprets contract documents for QA/QC.
• May assist with limited direction in evaluating change requests, claims, and cost proposals from contractor; coordinates responses with the project manager; and prepares change orders.
• Monitors and reports on pertinent site conditions when contractor indicates unforeseen subsurface or other changed conditions.
• Assists with logs and tracks all issues, proposed changes, change orders, and claims.
• Performs administrative duties related to project controls in the absence of admin staff.
• Inspects complicated construction activities with little or no direction.
• Documents field observations.
• Resolves minor construction issues in the field with contractor foreman.
• Observes Black & Veatch's safety policies.
• Can process contractor pay application, respond to simple RFIs, and coordinate complex interpretations with engineer.
• May begin to provide direction to other field staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a construction-related discipline or craft apprenticeship preferred.
• 5+ years related I&C testing or inspection experience preferred.
• Certifications for electrical or I&C testing preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years as Superintendent with degree, or 5+ years without.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Competencies

• Collaborates
• Communicates effectively
• Courage
• Directs work
• Instills trust
• Interpersonal savvy
• Organizational savvy

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

016

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes health care benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurances, disability coverage, and a robust wellness program. Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time support work‑life balance. Additional benefits include a company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, a voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

EEO Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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