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Position Identity

Job Title:

Engineering Inspector

Department: Engineering

Reports To:

Construction Supervisor

Oversight Responsibilities:

External Contractors

Location:

Central Facility – Erlanger, KY

Employment Type:

Full-time

Schedule:

7:30a – 4:00p (some flexibility with hours)

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Pay Grade/Range:

[Insert range]

Created/Revised:

09.28.2026

WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS

The Inspector is responsible for overseeing contractors working on water main replacement (WMR) and subdivision projects to ensure compliance with Northern Kentucky Water District (NKYWD) specifications, guidelines, and regulatory requirements. This role involves daily inspection of work sites, documentation, contractor coordination, customer communication, and mapping of completed projects. Additionally, this position contributes to regulatory compliance and efficient operations of the District.

Essential Functions

• Conduct daily inspections of new and replaced water mains to ensure adherence to NKYWD specifications.
• Oversee contractor installation of water mains, meters, hydrants, and service lines, verifying materials and methods align with approved plans.
• Perform pressure testing, flushing, and sampling of new water mains before they are placed into service.
• Identify and authorize project field changes due to depth, existing utilities, or unforeseen obstacles (up to $2,000).
• Complete GPS mapping of new/replaced water mains, meters, and meter pits.
• Submit mapping and project documentation for strip maps and updates to the district’s GIS system.
• Track materials used on projects for payment processing.
• Prepare and submit daily inspection reports (DIRs) and maintain detailed project records.
• Process contractor payment requests based on completed work and verified material usage.
• Act as the primary on-site representative for NKYWD, working closely with contractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Communicate with customers regarding project updates, concerns, and potential disruptions.
• Coordinate with other departments (Distribution, Engineering, and Operations) regarding shutdowns and emergency responses.
• Conduct locate requests and assist in verifying the location of existing water mains.
• Ensure contractors comply with safety standards and report any violations or incidents.
• Maintain compliance with NKYWD’s policies, local, state, and federal regulations for water distribution projects.
• Work with the Construction Foreman and Supervisor to schedule projects and address unforeseen issues.
  
  
  

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

• Construction inspection practices, utility installation methods, and quality control standards for water infrastructure projects.
• Applicable specifications, standard operating procedures, safety practices, and local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Water distribution and treatment system operations, including water mains, service lines, valves, hydrants, meters, fittings, and related infrastructure.
• Field documentation requirements, including daily inspection reports, material tracking, work orders, GPS mapping, GIS updates, and contractor documentation.
• Construction plans, blueprints, maps, standard details, utility records, and specifications used to verify field work.
• Basic trench safety, traffic control, personal protective equipment, confined space awareness, and safe work practices around active construction sites and heavy equipment.
• Customer service principles and communication practices for addressing project impacts, service interruptions, property access, and public concerns.
• Inspecting contractor work to ensure materials, installation methods, restoration, and construction practices meet approved plans and standards.
• Identifying field issues, utility conflicts, specification deviations, safety concerns, and potential project risks promptly.
• Documenting inspection findings accurately through daily reports, progress notes, photos, GPS data, maps, and work orders.
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, maps, GIS information, utility records, and technical specifications.
• Using Microsoft Office, mobile devices, GPS tools, GIS or mapping software, work order systems, and other technology used to complete inspection and reporting tasks.
• Communicating clearly and professionally with contractors, customers, coworkers, supervisors, engineers, operations staff, and regulatory or public agency representatives.
• Coordinating project activities, shutdowns, service impacts, locate requests, inspections, testing, and follow-up work across multiple stakeholders.
• Applying sound judgment to authorize or recommend appropriate field changes within established authority limits.
• Managing time, prioritizing competing project needs, and maintaining organized records across multiple active projects.
• Work independently while representing NKYWD professionally and maintaining accountability for assigned inspection responsibilities.
• Evaluate construction work objectively and require corrective action when work does not meet specifications, safety expectations, or regulatory requirements.
• Exercise practical judgment when unexpected field conditions arise, balancing safety, compliance, customer impact, cost, and project schedule.
• Build effective working relationships with contractors, customers, property owners, internal departments, and public agencies.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail when completing inspection documentation, mapping information, and material tracking.
• Adapt to changing project conditions, emergency situations, weather conditions, and operational priorities.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, and ensure compliance with District policies, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Read and interpret construction plans, maps, and specifications.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and emergencies.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Licenses/Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college coursework, vocational training, technical certification, or an associate degree in construction management, civil engineering technology, water utility operations, environmental science, or a related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may be considered.
• One to three years' experience in construction, utility operations, water distribution, plumbing, or field inspection preferred.
• Experience inspecting contractor work, utility installation, water main construction, service line installation, hydrants, valves, meters, or related infrastructure preferred.
• Experience reading construction plans, maps, specifications, utility records, and field drawings preferred.
• Experience preparing daily reports, maintaining project records, using GPS or GIS tools, and documenting materials or quantities for project tracking.
• Valid driver’s license is required and must maintain insurability under NKYWD insurance.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification preferred or ability to obtain within a timeframe established by the company.
• Utility-related certification preferred.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting: Occasionally

Walking: Constantly

Standing: Frequently

Talking: Constantly

Hearing: Constantly

Vision Requirements (please specify): Office environment requiring continuous attention to computer screens for extended periods.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather): Never

Work near moving mechanical parts: Never

Work in high, precarious places: Occasionally

Fumes or airborne particles: Never

Toxic or caustic chemicals: Never

Using hands to finger, handle, or feel: Frequently

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: Occasionally

Reaching with hands and arms: Constantly

Climbing or balancing: Frequently

Lifting: Occasionally

Weight: Sedentary (Up to 10 lbs)

Outdoor weather conditions: Constantly

Extreme cold (non-weather): Constantly

Extreme heat (non-weather): Never

Risk of electrical shock: Never

Vibration: Never

NKY Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NKY Water District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.