Utility Inspector

STV; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV is seeking an experienced Utility Inspector for projects in the North Wilkesboro, NC area within our Transportation division. The role supports current staff and helps grow our Construction Management and CEI practice to better serve clients statewide.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of utility installation/inspection experience, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with utility installation/inspection or construction inspection.
• Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse rough terrain, and work outdoors in all weather.
• Willingness to travel and work nights/weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform utility relocation verification activities for highway and bridge projects.
• Monitor contractor compliance with relocation plans.
• Prepare daily inspection reports.
• Measure and document completed work.
• Read and interpret utility relocation plans.
• Communicate with project staff and clients (verbal and written).
• Basic computer/tablet (iPad) operation.

Skills

Utility inspection

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

iPad

Job description

We have immediate needs for Utility Inspectors in the North Wilkesboro, NC areas for our Transportation division. The successful candidates will support our current staff while assisting in growing the Construction Management and CEI practice to better service our clients statewide.

This role offers unlimited opportunities to maintain existing client relationships, broaden STV’s service offerings geographically, be involved in major transportation projects, mentor junior staff, all while promoting the culture of a healthy work-life balance.

This position offers a challenging role at an Engineer News-Record (ENR) Top 50 rated firm. The ideal candidate is an individual who desires to lead through example, is professionally respected, an excellent communicator, and possesses a strong understanding of construction safety principles.

Job Responsibilities

Perform utility relocation verification activities in support of highway and bridge construction projects. More specifically:

• Apply safety philosophy to all job responsibilities and ability to work safely in an outside environment
• Monitor contractor compliance with relocation plans
• Prepare daily inspection reports
• Perform measurement and documentation of completed work
• Read and interpret utility relocation plans
• Effectively communicate with project staff and clients, both verbal and written communication
• Basic knowledge of computer and tablet (iPad) operation

The employee will typically be assigned to NCDOT or other roadway and bridge construction projects. Daily travel to project site will be required. Candidates must work nights and weekends when required. Overnight travel is not expected but may be necessary on a limited basis.

Candidates must hold a hold a valid state driver’s license and clean driving record andhave the ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse rough terrain, walk or stand for extended periods of time while performing manual tasks, and work outdoors during all types of weather.

Specific Requirements

Applicant must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience with utility installation/inspection or construction inspection.

Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

Compensation Range:

$61,899.00 - $70,339.00

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.