Water & Wastewater Construction Inspector

Kennedy Jenks Consultants; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disb

401k and retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional registration support

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks Consultants is seeking Construction civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural Inspectors to support water, storm, and sewer infrastructure projects in King County and the Seattle area. This role ensures quality assurance and compliance with construction standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting contractor work, preparing reports, coordinating material testing, and reviewing submittals.

Qualifications

• 5-20 years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure
• Familiarity with construction blueprints, specifications, and applicable codes
• Microsoft Office, inspection tools, and reporting systems
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently with the team

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure contractor work aligns with plans, specifications, and quality standards
• Prepare daily reports, including written documentation and photo logs
• Coordinate material testing and special inspection activities
• Review contractor submittals and as-built drawings
• Ensure compliance with public, regulatory, and permitting agencies, including SWPPP
• Support project commissioning and startup activities
• Participate in progress meetings and interact with clients as needed
• Work under the supervision of the Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, or Lead Inspector

Skills

Communication

Education

Technical school certificate or degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inspection tools

Reporting systems

Job description

Kennedy Jenks Consultants is seeking Construction civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural Inspectors to support water, storm, and sewer infrastructure projects in King County and the Seattle area. This role ensures quality assurance and compliance with construction standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting contractor work, preparing reports, coordinating material testing, and reviewing submittals.