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Construction Inspector - Dam

GFT
Santa Ana, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
What You Will Do

GFT is seeking Construction Inspectors - Dam to join our Construction Services team in the Southern California (San Bernardino ; Riverside ; Corona ; Chino Hill ; Lake Elsinore) area to inspect medium to large scale Water / Wastewater related projects throughout Southern CA.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Field Inspections: Conduct routine and, if necessary, emergency site inspections of dams, spillways, valves, and outlet structures.
  • Data Analysis: Review and interpret instrumentation data, such as seepage and movement, to evaluate stability.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations (e.g., FERC licensing), including reviewing design documents for repairs, modifications, or removals.
  • Documentation: Prepare detailed technical reports on findings, recommendations, and maintenance needs.
  • Safety Coordination: Collaborate with construction teams and management to manage safety risks and plan maintenance.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

  • 5 years of experience inspecting structural integrity and regulatory compliance for dams

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $155,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

  • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
  • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: San Bernardino ; Riverside ; Corona ; Chino Hill ; Lake Elsinore ; Los Angeles ; Anaheim ; Newport Beach ; Huntington Beach ; Long Beach ; Torrance ; Irvine ; Pomona ; Laguna Beach ; Temecula ; Palm Springs ; Moreno Valley ; Pasadena ; Rancho Cucamonga

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Salary : $125,000 - $155,000

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