What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical/Piping Inspector position at Carollo Engineers Inc.?
Overview
Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.
We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.
Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.
Responsibilities
- Inspects construction contract related to water and wastewater facilities
- Reviews contract plans and specifications for constructability, notes, errors, omissions, and potential problem areas
- Schedules, plans, coordinates, and completes site inspections
- Coordinates construction related system outages with client facilities
- Prepares complete inspection reports and maintains a daily log
- Maintains complete project files including a project photo file
- Keeps detailed records of construction progress, changed conditions, and as built drawings
- Prepares monthly estimates of quantity of construction completed
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors, consultant, and owner
- Inspects construction projects to ensure structural and architectural components are in compliance with all building codes
- Provides assistance and verifies alternate methods of construction to meet the intent of each related code
- Provides assistance to architects, engineers, and contractors concerning structural and architectural issues and designs
- Reviews assigned construction plans and engineering calculations for structural and architectural components to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and recommend method of compliance to meet the intent of each related item
- Reviews all relevant building and energy codes. Provides interpretation and recommendations to ensure compliance with the intent of each code
- Interprets and applies standards and regulations including ICC and RBC
- Documents results of inspections
- Explains and clarifies code related problems with contractor field personnel
- Communicates and upholds standards consistently
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 years’ experience of responsible field inspection; Also requires 5-10 years of related experience on field projects, as well as formal certification from an independent organization, depending on type of inspection assignment
- Completion of OSHA 10-hour safety course and other construction training
- Experience with inspections at wastewater or water treatment plants is essential for this role. This is a full-time role with benefits, on a long-term project
- In-depth understanding of OSHA Construction Safety Orders
- Ability to keep neat, accurate, and concise records
- Work independently with minimum supervision
- Strong computer and internet skills
Preferred Qualifications
- A 2-year degree in a technical discipline or construction-related field, or a high school diploma and equivalent work experience, is required. Some knowledge of public works contracts is desirable.
Other Compensation and Benefits
Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.
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