Construction Inspector Water/Wastewater
Consultant Engineering
- Yuma, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform daily field inspections of inside plant construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, codes, and safety standards.
- Oversee installation of structural and architectural components of vertical structures (buildings, pump stations, control rooms, etc.).
- WATER/WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS Be familiar with electro-mechanical control systems for water and wastewater treatment. Inspect construction and installation.
- Inspect electrical systems, including MCCs (Centralized panel to control all motors), switchgear, conduit runs, grounding, and power distribution.
- Monitor installation and testing of mechanical equipment, including generators, pumps, motors, shafting, flushing water systems, blowers, piping systems, valves, HVAC, and odor control systems.
- Evaluate instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, sensors, actuators, and related cabling.
- Collaborate with the contractor, design team, and owner during system startup, commissioning, and functional testing.
- Witness and document programming activities, I/O testing, and equipment integration with plant controls.
- Maintain detailed daily reports, inspection records, non-compliance notices, and progress photographs.
- Strong understanding of WWTP process systems and how electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation elements function within them.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams), wiring diagrams, and specifications.
- Familiarity with vertical construction materials, finishes, and standards relevant to treatment plants.
- Solid knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and other applicable codes.
- Understanding of SCADA (sensors/Instrumentation, RTUs (Remote Terminal units) and PLC programming basics allowing WWTP automatic mode; ability to participate in startup troubleshooting is a plus.
- Knowledge of factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) procedures.
- Strong documentation, communication, and team coordination skills.
- Proficient with standard construction and inspection software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office).
- 3-5+ years of experience in WWTP construction inspection or plant operations.
- Certifications such as NICET, ICC, or OSHA 30.
- Familiarity with control panel inspection, loop checks, and signal calibration.
- Experience with commissioning agents, control integrators, or startup contractors.