Mechanical Systems Inspector - Water Infrastructure

Mechanical Systems Inspector – Bull Run Filtration Facility

Gresham, Oregon | Relocation Assistance Available

Build the Future of Water Infrastructure

Atlas is seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Inspector to support construction of the Bull Run Filtration Facility, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most significant water infrastructure projects. This state-of-the-art facility will provide a resilient drinking water filtration system serving the greater Portland region for generations to come.

In this role, you will perform inspections of mechanical systems including process piping, pumps, valves, tanks, and treatment equipment to verify compliance with project specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements. This position requires a strong field presence, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with contractors, engineers, technicians, and project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect process piping, pumps, valves, treatment equipment, foundations, supports, and restraints.
• Verify installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
• Witness and document hydrostatic testing, pressure testing, equipment startup, and commissioning activities.
• Review shop drawings and submittals to support inspection activities.
• Document non-conforming work and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain daily reports, field documentation, and photo records.
• Participate in pre-installation meetings, hold points, and quality reviews.
• Monitor contractor quality control activities and support project commissioning efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical inspection or construction experience.
• Experience on water, wastewater, heavy civil, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and isometrics.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment installation, piping systems, testing, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with AWWA, ASTM, and ASME standards preferred.
• Experience with welding inspection or CWI certification is a plus.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to pass background check, MVR review, and drug screening.

Why Atlas?

• At Atlas, we are committed to delivering quality, safety, and innovation across the nation’s most complex infrastructure projects. The Bull Run Filtration Facility represents a once-in-a-generation investment in Oregon’s water future, and this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a project that will serve millions for decades to come.
• Join a team dedicated to building confidence in every stage of project delivery while advancing your career on one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier infrastructure projects.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

• Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.

Apply today and help deliver one of the region’s most important water treatment facilities.

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