Utilities Inspector (Land Development)

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is hiring a Construction Site Inspector (Utilities) to support municipal utilities projects in the Naples, FL area. This role focuses on site development inspections, including underground utilities, grading, drainage, and stormwater infrastructure, ensuring compliance with municipal standards, plans, and specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Perform field inspections of site development and infrastructure construction, including: Underground utilities (water, sewer, storm systems), Stormwater systems (structures, piping, retention/detention), and Grading / Earthwork / Drainage improvements
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, permits, and municipal standards
• Inspect trenching operations, utility installations, and backfill to ensure proper safety, compaction, and installation practices
• Conduct and/or observe compaction testing and field density testing
• Read and interpret civil/site construction drawings, grading plans, and utility profiles
• Verify line/grade, elevations, slopes, and drainage flow patterns in the field
• Maintain detailed daily reports, inspection logs, and photographic documentation
• Utilize GPS equipment and field technology to collect and verify location data
• Review as-builts and record drawings for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and municipal staff to resolve field issues
• Perform final inspections and punch list verification for project closeout
• Support enforcement of erosion control and stormwater compliance measures

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of construction or site inspection experience, preferably in site development, underground utilities, or grading and drainage infrastructure
• Ability to read civil/site plans and drawings
• Comfortable working on active construction sites
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Experience with municipal/public works inspection (city or county projects)
• Knowledge of stormwater systems, erosion control, and drainage design
• Experience with compaction testing, field density testing, or related inspection tools
• Familiarity with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) or local stormwater regulations
• Certifications such as: FDOT CTQP (Soils, Asphalt, or Concrete), Erosion & Sediment Control certifications (FDEP or equivalent), ICC Soils (or other relevant inspection credentials)

Benefits Perks:

• Take-home company vehicle and fuel card for daily travel to job sites
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Certification reimbursement and incentive programs
• Paid time off and company-observed paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance (employee, spouse, and children)
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Optional benefits including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and identity theft protection
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (50% of the first 6%)
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About NOVA:

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650 personnel in 20 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.