Water Infrastructure Mechanical Inspector

ATLAS; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off & Family Support

401(k) match

Life & Disability Insurance

Safety PPE & safety glasses

Learning & Development

Employee communities

Flexibility

Job summary

Atlas is seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Inspector to support construction and rehabilitation of water resource projects in the Pacific Northwest. You will perform inspections of mechanical systems including piping, pumps, valves, tanks and treatment equipment to verify compliance with project specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements.

This role requires a strong field presence, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with contractors, engineers and project

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical inspection or construction experience.
• Experience on water, wastewater, heavy civil, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and isometrics.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment installation, piping systems, testing, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with AWWA, ASTM, and ASME standards preferred.
• Experience with welding inspection or CWI certification is a plus.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect process piping, pumps, valves, treatment equipment, foundations, supports, and restraints.
• Verify installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
• Witness and document hydrostatic testing, pressure testing, equipment startup, and commissioning activities.
• Review shop drawings and submittals to support inspection activities.
• Document non-conforming work and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain daily reports, field documentation, and photo records.
• Participate in pre-installation meetings, hold points, and quality reviews.
• Monitor contractor quality control activities and support project commissioning efforts.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Construction experience

Reading drawings, P&IDs & isometrics

Piping systems knowledge

Testing & commissioning

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

OSHA 10/30

Valid driver's license

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atlas is seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Inspector to support construction and rehabilitation of water resource projects in the Pacific Northwest. You will perform inspections of mechanical systems including piping, pumps, valves, tanks and treatment equipment to verify compliance with project specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements.

This role requires a strong field presence, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with contractors, engineers and project