Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Construction Inspector

Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Construction Inspector

Salary

$63,945.00 - $95,918.00 Annually

Location

Neuse River Waste Water Treatment Plant 8500 Battle Bridge Road, Raleigh, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00778

Department

PU Waste Treatment Plant

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

11/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Hiring Range

$63,945.00 - $79,881.00

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Description

Raleigh Water is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Construction Inspector to join its team. This role coordinates and oversees the installation, repair, and upgrade of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure-such as pump stations, treatment plant facilities, generators and pipelines. The inspector is the Owners Representative in the field to ensure work complies with engineering plans, local/state regulations, and industry standards.

About You:

You are an individual who has a strong construction background in the water and wastewater infrastructure field who is willing to take ownership of their projects, make the hard decisions and is not afraid of having difficult conversations to ensure the City's best interests are always kept first.

About Us:

Raleigh Water's Resource Recovery Division is one of the largest public utilities in the state of North Carolina. Raleigh Water's focus on its people, its mission, environmental protection and compliance makes it one of the premier utilities to work for.

This position may require work outside of regularly scheduled work hours.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Visits each assigned site on a regular basis, as needed, to confirm compliance with approved plans & specifications

• Reviews engineers' and private engineering firms' design plans/drawings on a regular basis

• Identifies project issues and consults with stakeholders to determine resolutions

• Schedules pre-construction, progress meetings, job site meetings, trainings, start-ups and acceptances

• Communicates with project developers, contractors, utility companies, equipment suppliers, outside inspection agencies and internal staff

• Maintains daily inspection reports, photo/video logs of pre- and post-construction conditions, quantity tracking, and redline "as-built" record drawings

• Monitors and approve pressure tests for water lines, gravity sewer, force mains, and anything else that requires verification & compliance with contractual requirements

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 3 to 5 years' experience in construction, construction inspection, or related work;

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Applicable local, state and federal codes, regulations, laws, and guidelines
• Construction processes, procedures, materials, safety rules and regulations
• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheet applications
• Wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, generators and associated trades

Skill in:

• Construction plans & specifications review
• Written and verbal communication
• Performing inspections and communicating results
• Conflict management and de-escalation
• Teamwork and collaboration

Ability to:

• Maintain professional working relationships with contractors and their staff
• Maintain a customer service relationship with the public
• Take notes and photographs documenting work being completed
• Organize and maintain project documents and records
• Manage time and meet deadlines

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, street environment (near moving traffic), at a construction site and in and around vehicles. Employees may occasionally be in an office or similar indoor environment.

Work Exposure:

There is frequent exposure to extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles and loud noises. Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate and extreme cold (below 32 degrees).

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the Citys benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.

01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in construction, construction inspection, or related work?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

Do you have a valid North Carolina Drivers License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Drivers License.
• I do not currently have a valid NC Drivers License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Drivers License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

04

Are you able to meet the requirements of this position between the hours of 7 am to 3:30 pm on a daily basis, and before or after standard hours as needed?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have prior experience with reviewing construction plans and specifications, interpreting them and being able to explain them to others.

• Yes
• No

06

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.

Required Question

Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina

Address 222 W. Hargett St.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601

Website https://raleighnc.gov