Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Construction Inspector

City of Raleigh North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Raleigh Water seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Construction Inspector to oversee the installation, repair, and upgrade of municipal water and wastewater assets—pump stations, treatment facilities, generators and pipelines. You will act as the City's field representative to ensure work conforms to approved plans, applicable codes, and industry standards.

This role requires strong construction oversight, problem‑solving, and clear communication with engineers, contractors, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 3–5 years in construction, inspection, or related work.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes, regulations, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Visits each assigned site regularly to confirm compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Reviews engineers' and private firms' design plans/drawings.
• Identifies project issues and consults with stakeholders to determine resolutions.
• Schedules pre-construction, progress, and start-up meetings; maintains records.
• Communicates with project developers, contractors, utility companies, suppliers, inspection agencies and staff.
• Maintains daily inspection reports, photo/video logs, quantity tracking, and redline as-built drawings.
• Monitors and approves pressure tests for water lines, gravity sewer, and force mains per contract requirements.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Conflict management and de-escalation

Teamwork and collaboration

Construction plans & specifications

Documenting work and records

Time management and deadlines

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

Raleigh Water is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Construction Inspector to join its team. This role coordinates and oversees the installation, repair, and upgrade of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure—such as pump stations, treatment plant facilities, generators and pipelines. The inspector is the Owner's Representative in the field to ensure work complies with engineering plans, local/state regulations, and industry standards.

About You:

You are an individual who has a strong construction background in the water and wastewater infrastructure field who is willing to take ownership of their projects, make the hard decisions and is not afraid of having difficult conversations to ensure the City's best interests are always kept first.

About Us:

Raleigh Water's Resource Recovery Division is one of the largest public utilities in the state of North Carolina. Raleigh Water's focus on its people, its mission, environmental protection and compliance makes it one of the premier utilities to work for.

This position may require work outside of regularly scheduled work hours.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Visits each assigned site on a regular basis, as needed, to confirm compliance with approved plans & specifications
• Reviews engineers' and private engineering firms' design plans/drawings on a regular basis
• Identifies project issues and consults with stakeholders to determine resolutions
• Schedules pre-construction, progress meetings, job site meetings, trainings, start-ups and acceptances
• Communicates with project developers, contractors, utility companies, equipment suppliers, outside inspection agencies and internal staff
• Maintains daily inspection reports, photo/video logs of pre- and post-construction conditions, quantity tracking, and redline "as-built" record drawings
• Monitors and approve pressure tests for water lines, gravity sewer, force mains, and anything else that requires verification & compliance with contractual requirements

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 3 to 5 years' experience in construction, construction inspection, or related work; OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Knowledge of:

• Applicable local, state and federal codes, regulations, laws, and guidelines
• Construction processes, procedures, materials, safety rules and regulations
• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheet applications
• Wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, generators and associated trades

Skill in:

• Construction plans & specifications review
• Written and verbal communication
• Performing inspections and communicating results
• Conflict management and de-escalation
• Teamwork and collaboration

Ability to:

• Maintain professional working relationships with contractors and their staff
• Maintain a customer service relationship with the public
• Take notes and photographs documenting work being completed
• Organize and maintain project documents and records
• Manage time and meet deadlines

  Work Environment and Physical Effort:

  Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

  Work Environment:

  Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, street environment (near moving traffic), at a construction site and in and around vehicles. Employees may occasionally be in an office or similar indoor environment.

  Work Exposure:

  There is frequent exposure to extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles and loud noises. Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate and extreme cold (below 32 degrees).

  City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.