Senior Field Inspector - Construction & Sewer Systems

Pierce County; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County is seeking an Engineering Technician 3 to support the Development Services Inspection Team. The role focuses on site development and construction inspections to ensure sewer and residential projects meet approved plans and specifications.

In the field most of the time, you will coordinate with contractors, engineers, and planners to verify compliance, document progress, and apply county standards using permitting software and common office tools.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Two years of college or post-high school technical training.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical information and procedures to the public, other staff or groups in person, on the telephone or in writing.
• Performs difficult engineering calculations to support job functions; prepares "as built" drawings for inspection recording.
• Conducts on-site inspections or performs the inspection of materials and projects for contractor compliance; prepares inspection reports for routine projects.
• Reviews routine plans, specifications or engineering reports for conformance to pre-established Pierce County standards.
• Develops and maintains project files and other records.
• Interprets plans, specifications, construction staking, and field markings.

Skills

Inspection experience

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Two years college or technical training

Tools

Permitting software

MS Office

Adobe

Bluebeam

Job description

Pierce County is seeking an Engineering Technician 3 to support the Development Services Inspection Team. The role focuses on site development and construction inspections to ensure sewer and residential projects meet approved plans and specifications.

In the field most of the time, you will coordinate with contractors, engineers, and planners to verify compliance, document progress, and apply county standards using permitting software and common office tools.