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Inspector, Distribution Utilities

WSB
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
Utility Inspector

Location: Denver, Colorado

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We’ve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us. Our Energy Utilities division is growing, and we have openings for full-time Distribution Utility Inspectors.

What You Will Do

Join our Energy Utilities Division as an entry-level or experienced Distribution Utility Inspector. You will work around underground utility facilities, ensuring safety, construction compliance, and strict adherence to plans & specifications. Paid training will be provided to ensure projects and client specific deliverables are met.

Responsibilities And Expectations Will Include

  • The ability to pass Operator Qualification Training, OSHA Training and client specific training as required in a timely manner.
  • Build and maintain a working knowledge of federal, state, local, and company (client) regulations & standards. This includes state 811 law.
  • Be proactive in all aspects of safety and compliance on each job site
  • Ability to work autonomously while collaborating as part of a broader team.
  • Observe, verify and document safety and compliance of projects to ensure adherence to regulations and standards.
  • Complete all required reports for each project daily. All documentation is completed electronically on a company provided iPad including daily reports, pictures, schedules, timecards, and expense reports.
  • Read and interpret detailed plans and procedures & ensure accuracy of construction, track quantities and material; verify the accuracy of mapping and as-built documentation.
  • Conduct & document inspections of natural gas pipeline and other underground utility construction, from the initial installation through system energization.
  • Typical work hours range from 40 to 60 hours per week, 5-6 days per week. Hours are not guaranteed and heavily dependent on weather conditions, contractors and project permits.
  • Overnight travel may be required for up to 25% of the time.

Required

What You Will Bring:

  • A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • A pre-employment drug test as well as quarterly random drug testing
  • Excellent communication (Email, Call, Text) and organizational skills
  • Reliable transportation for daily commute to assigned job site(s). You may be asked to relocate midday due to a flexible schedule; Daily assignments may be more than 50 miles from home.
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be willing to work daily in near the Denver area.

You must be comfortable working in all weather conditions. You will be required to work with your hands, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Additionally, you will be required to climb in and out of excavations including up and down ladders. At times you may be working on uneven terrain, slopes, in confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.

Preferred

  • Certified Welding Inspectors (AWS CWI or CPWI V)
  • Certified Pipeline Inspectors (API 1169)
  • Knowledge of 49 CFR 192 &195
  • Experience with underground utility installation processes, installation methods, utility mapping, locating
  • Experience with underground utility planning and design
  • Experience with utility inspection
  • Experience with polyethylene joining methods

Who Is WSB

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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