Senior Engineering Inspector

Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Senior Engineering Inspectors are specialists who provide on-site management and inspection services for Raleigh Water funded utility construction projects. CIP Inspectors are Raleigh Water’s primary on-site contact for citizens, project engineers and other stakeholders. 

Successful candidates are self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented, balancing independent work with regularly collaborating effectively with a variety of project stakeholders. Candidates must be able to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and understand regulatory requirements and applicable laws. Evaluating varying field conditions, applying appropriate requirements and determining reasonable solutions are essential skills for success.

• Conducts daily field inspections to verify construction activities comply with project plans, specifications, and other regulatory agency requirements
• Generates and maintains accurate documentation on construction activities, tracking installed quantities for project payment approvals, evaluating proposed field changes, coordinating with Project Engineers and Contractors to resolve issues, and consistently providing a high level of customer service
• Completes on-site observation and management of utility construction, conducting non-destructive material testing, utilizing electronic devices to review and collect information, and addressing customer inquiries/concerns

Education and Experience:
Associate Degree in engineering or directly related field and three years of paraprofessional engineering experience, preferably in area of assignment

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• NC Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater and/or Drinking Water Operator Certifications 

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering
• Water distribution and wastewater collection systems
• Customer service principles
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, and monitoring work
• Business and construction math concepts
• Infrastructure and material testing procedures
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to utility construction
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices

Skill In:

• Reading and interpreting construction plans, standards, regulations, and contracts
• Performing inspections and documenting compliance or deficiencies
• Generating, organizing, and maintaining accurate data and documentation
• Providing attention to detail in assignments
• Construction math computations
• Utilizing modern technology and relevant software applications. Experience with MS Office applications, City Works Work Order System, and Revu Bluebeam software systems are a plus
• Researching technical issues and articulating recommendations
• Providing customer service and consultation, serving as a project liaison and subject matter expert

ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.

Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Salary : $52,988 - $85,668