Wastewater Construction Inspector

QES Engineering - Inspection; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering inspection firm is seeking a wastewater construction inspector to oversee the quality of work during infrastructure construction. The ideal candidate must ensure compliance with project plans and safety standards via on-site inspections and documentation. Responsibilities include inspecting materials, maintaining reports, and communicating with stakeholders. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of pipe installation methods and construction materials.
• Prior experience in construction, preferably within the wastewater industry.
• Ability to identify potential problems and discrepancies during inspections.
• Prior experience in construction, preferably within the wastewater industry.
• Ability to identify potential problems and discrepancies during inspections.

Responsibilities

• Regularly visit construction sites to visually inspect excavation work.
• Check the quality, quantity, and type of materials used in construction.
• Maintain detailed daily inspection reports documenting observations.
• Communicate effectively with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and environmental standards.
• Ensure construction activities adhere to local permits, regulations, and environmental protection standards.
• Monitor construction sites for safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols, including proper personal protective equipment usage.

Skills

Understanding of wastewater collection and treatment systems

Ability to interpret construction drawings

Familiarity with quality control procedures

Excellent verbal and written communication

Communication

Job description

QES Engineering Inspection is seeking a wastewater construction inspector to oversee and verify the quality of work performed during the construction of new or existing wastewater infrastructure, such as cleaning or lining sewer lines and manholes, pump stations, and treatment plants. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with project plans, local regulations, and safety standards by conducting on-site inspections, documenting findings daily, and communicating with the owner and contractor(s) to address any discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Regularly visit construction sites to visually inspect excavation work, pipe installation, joint connections, backfilling, trench shoring, and other aspects of the project, verifying that construction adheres to approved plans and specifications.
• Check the quality, quantity, and type of materials used in the construction, including pipes, concrete, fittings, and other components, ensuring they meet project requirements under each pay item in the contract.
• Maintain detailed daily inspection reports, documenting observations, measurements, non-compliance issues, and corrective actions taken, including photographs and relevant data.
• May perform or oversee field tests, such as concrete strength tests, pipe joint integrity checks, water infiltration tests, and pressure tests to ensure proper construction quality.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to address concerns, clarify specifications, and resolve issues on-site.
• Ensure construction activities adhere to local permits, regulations, and environmental protection standards.
• Monitor construction sites for safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols, including proper personal protective equipment usage.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of wastewater collection and treatment systems, pipe installation methods, construction materials, and relevant industry standards including NASSCO and OSHA standards and operating procedures.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, grading plans, and technical specifications accurately.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and inspection techniques.
• Prior experience in construction, preferably within the wastewater industry.
• Ability to identify potential problems and discrepancies during inspections.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively convey information to contractors and project team members by means of a mobile device, or in person.
• Primarily outdoors on construction sites, often exposed to weather elements.
• May require working in confined spaces, trenches, on a barge in a body of water or along a body of water, and around heavy machinery.

ABOUT QES

QES is an engineering and construction inspection firm offering a full range of pavement engineering services. Founded in 1997, QES has built a first-rate reputation providing solutions to challenges in the pavement and transportation field using the latest proven engineering technology on pavement projects throughout North America.

QES is proud to offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision benefits, and a 401(k) plan. We provide a generous paid time off package and encourage flexibility to promote a healthy work life balance.

QES is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace, including Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, union affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, employable physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, immigration status, or any other basis protected by all applicable laws.