Right-of-Way Services Construction Engineering Wastewater Project Inspector

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B Retirement Plan

PTO + holidays

Job summary

The City and County of Denver seeks a ROWS Construction Engineering Wastewater Project Inspector to join the Wastewater Construction Engineering team. You will perform advanced-level inspections of private-development infrastructure, including sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and flood control, ensuring safety and adherence to Denver’s standards.

As the CEW Project Inspector, you will coordinate with internal engineering teams, plan field inspections, review plans, and document findings.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of wastewater and stormwater construction, inspection, and standards.
• Experience inspecting stormwater quality and detention systems per MHFD Volume 3.
• Strong communication, documentation, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Ability to solve problems independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound field decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to ensure compliance with City standards.
• Serve as primary contact for internal engineering, inspection, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan, schedule, and perform recurring inspections—preconstruction meetings, routine field inspections, and as-built reviews.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation including inspection logs and field reports.
• Coordinate materials testing with independent laboratories as required by project specifications.

Skills

Wastewater construction

Stormwater inspection

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Customer service

Problem solving

Tools

Drones

AI applications

Digital platforms

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $63,679.00 - $84,375.00/year.

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

In this position, you can expect to start on-site at the Denver Wastewater Management Building (2000 W. 3rd Ave., Denver 80223) and in the fi eld, five days/week.

Who We Are & What You'll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI's Commitment to Equity:

DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need. Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

DOTI is seeking a highly skilled and motivated ROWS Construction Engineering Wastewater (CEW) Project Inspector to join our Wastewater Construction Engineering team. This role is central to ensuring that large-scale, complex private-development infrastructure-including sanitary sewer, storm drainage, flood control, and stormwater quality systems-is constructed safely, sustainably, and in accordance with Denver’s engineering and environmental standards.

As a CEW Project Inspector, you will provide advanced-level inspection, project coordination, and technical support across Denver's expanding private-development landscape.

Specifically, as the CEW Project Inspector, you will:

• Conduct thorough constructability reviews and evaluate project plans and specifications to ensure conformance with City standards and to identify potential conflicts, deficiencies, or coordination needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal engineering, inspection, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan, schedule, and perform recurring inspections -including preconstruction meetings, routine field inspections, and substantial completion/as built reviews. Prioritize compliance and provide solution-oriented field support. Perform review of wastewater assets and valuation that are dedicated to the City. Visit 6-8 project sites daily.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation , including inspection logs, field reports, meeting minutes, and field change documentation.
• Work with independent testing laboratories and coordinate materials, soils, and concrete testing as required by project specifications.
• Utilize tools such as drones, digital platforms, and AI supported applications to streamline inspections, research, and field verification.
• Support and promote a safe work environment by modeling safe practices and identifying jobsite hazards.
• Respond to and support interagency projects , including resolving permit conflicts and providing technical guidance as needed.
• Make independent field-based decisions based on project needs while ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and approved project specifications. This includes evaluating best product given the project phasing, schedule and monetary constraints through RFIs, change orders, amendments processes.
• Mentor and support junior inspection staff , contributing to knowledge transfer and professional development within the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support individual project and program needs.
• Participate in and, when appropriate, lead process improvement initiatives and revisions to City standards, procedures, and inspection practices.

What You'll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Advanced knowledge of wastewater and stormwater construction, inspection, and standards.
• Experience inspecting stormwater quality and detention systems per MHFD Volume 3.
• Strong communication, documentation, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Ability to solve problems independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound fi eld decis