Traveling Field Inspector - Utility Construction QA/QC

Trident Industries LLC; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Trident Industries LLC is seeking a Field Services Inspector to provide boots-on-the-ground support for utility construction projects. You will observe activities, document progress, review drawings and specs, identify field issues, and communicate findings to the project team.

This highly field-based role requires frequent travel to utility sites within the service territory, with potential extended trips and overnight stays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in utility construction, inspection, field operations, QA/QC, or related roles.
• Experience around utility infrastructure (transmission, distribution, substations) is valued.
• Ability to read construction drawings, plans, specs, and maps.
• Strong written documentation and field-reporting skills.
• Proven ability to travel frequently and stay overnight when required.

Responsibilities

• Observe utility construction activities and document progress at assigned sites.
• Review field activities against drawings, specs, work packages, and procedures.
• Monitor contractor progress, materials, and site conditions; report concerns.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, photos, field notes, and documentation.
• Communicate findings to supervisors, project teams, customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Maintain organized project records and ensure timely submission.
• Travel to project sites; work outdoors in varying conditions.

Skills

Field operations

QA/QC

Documentation

Communication

Reading drawings

Travel readiness

MS Office

Mobile field apps

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trident Industries LLC is seeking a Field Services Inspector to provide boots-on-the-ground support for utility construction projects. You will observe activities, document progress, review drawings and specs, identify field issues, and communicate findings to the project team.

This highly field-based role requires frequent travel to utility sites within the service territory, with potential extended trips and overnight stays.