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Senior Utility Inspector / Resident Engineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Harrisonburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Job Description

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are currently seeking qualified Senior Utility Inspectors / Resident Engineers for water-sewer utility construction projects in the Harrisonburg and Charlottesville, VA area. Available positions are to serve existing utility and service authority contracts within this region. Projects include large and complex pump stations and smaller task order-based water and sewer system upgrades.

The Utility Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of utility projects and must have significant experience in utility construction, must be proficient at reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and shop drawings as well as overseeing construction document controls and enforcing contract compliance.

Responsibilities :

Duties and responsibilities may include :

  • Construction management
  • Performing field inspection of Contractor's operations to see that they comply with contract documents
  • Inspection of full scope of work, including electrical and mechanical systems, and other equipment associated with pump stations and other similar utility facilities.
  • Preparing daily and weekly reports on work accomplished by Contractor; coordinating and observing materials testing and maintaining testing logs
  • Reviewing periodic pay estimates for accuracy with Contractor
  • Preparing sketches and assembling data for Engineer's use in making changes to the project (PCOs)
  • Managing the RFI and Submittal Log, and facilitating the review and response process
  • Keeping diaries and making reports on work accomplished and / or noted deficiencies; performing sophisticated, complicated mathematical calculations
  • Reviewing Contractor schedules including initial CPM and monthly updates
  • Communicating effectively with the Engineer, Owner and Owner’s operational and field staff on a regular basis, keeping them apprised of field conditions and maintaining active communications and excellent rapport with the Owner and the entire project team throughout the construction process

Qualifications :

  • Minimum 10 years of specific utility construction management and inspection experience on complex utility projects
  • Education
  • Bachelors of Science in an Engineering or related field desired
  • High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate required
  • Inspection skills :
  • Applicants must have demonstrated inspection experience with water and sewer underground utility construction and related utility rehabilitation projects requiring monitoring a contractor’s work for conformance to the design plans, specifications and general permit requirements

  • Experience with mechanical and electrical systems, and other equipment associated with pump stations, including SCADA.
  • Experience with Contract Administration functions including managing RFI and Submittal Logs, reviewing Change Orders, reviewing Contractor Schedules and communicating with the Owner, Contractor, and Engineer of Record.
  • Experience in coordinating inspection duties with multiple simultaneously operating crews
  • Experience tracking daily quantities, completing daily inspection reports, reviewing payment requisitions and maintaining field sketchbooks and as-built drawings.
  • Additional Training or Certifications :
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification required

  • Erosion and Sediment Control certifications (i.e. DEQ Inspector’s Certification) and ATSSA Intermediate / TCS Work Zone Certification desirable
  • VDOT materials certifications desirable including Asphalt, Concrete, and Soils & Aggregate desirable.
  • Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Must have the ability to read / interpret plans and specifications
  • Must have writing and drawing skills necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) are required
  • Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment

    Benefits :

    WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer :

  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Competitive salary
  • Leave accrual and paid holidays
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits
  • WRA is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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