Senior Civil Inspector

About the role

In this role you will serve as a critical field representative, ensuring that civil construction work is completed safely, correctly, and in full compliance with project requirements. You will support complex wastewater infrastructure projects across Orange County, California, based out of Fountain Valley.

Key responsibilities

• Perform complex construction inspection duties on active job sites, verifying compliance with codes, standards, and specifications.
• Inspect construction of wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, sanitary sewer pipelines, and force mains.
• Review and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications to confirm material and workmanship quality.
• Coordinate equipment isolations, shutdowns, and tie‑ins, and support project safety efforts including job hazard analyses.
• Document daily reports, photo logs, field test results, and maintain accurate as‑built drawings.
• Assist Resident Engineers with field change orders, plan clarifications, and design changes, and participate in construction meetings.

Required profile

• Associate degree in a technical or construction‑related field, or high school diploma with relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience on heavy municipal construction projects, especially wastewater treatment facilities and sewer pipelines.
• Formal certifications in concrete, soils, mechanical or electrical inspection as applicable.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.

Required skills

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods for civil infrastructure.
• OSHA 10‑Hour Outreach Training – Construction.
• OSHA Fall Protection certification.
• OSHA Permit‑Required Confined Space Entry certification.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on essential public health and environmental infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive benefits including ESOP, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and flexible schedules.