Construction Inspector - Wastewater

SRE ENGINEERING DPC

Construction Inspector - Wastewater

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Profit sharing

    Training & development

    Construction Inspector – NYC DEP Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility Improvements (Staten Island & Queens)

    SRE Engineering, D.P.C. is hiring a Construction Inspector to support capital improvements at two NYC DEP Wastewater Resource Recovery Facilities, one located in Staten Island and one in the Rockaways. The work covers sludge handling and dock/marine-adjacent infrastructure improvements at operating WRRF sites.

    Responsibilities

    Daily field inspection of contractor work, including concrete, steel, mechanical, piping, and waterfront/dock-related construction

    Maintain detailed daily reports, photo logs, and quantity records in accordance with NYC DEP procedures

    Monitor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements

    Coordinate with Resident Engineer, plant operations staff, and contractor field supervision

    Track materials deliveries, verify certifications, and document non-conforming work

    Support testing, commissioning, and startup activities

    Enforce site safety requirements in coordination with the EHS Officer

    Required Qualifications

    Minimum 5 years of construction inspection experience on public infrastructure projects

    Prior experience on NYC DEP, DDC, or comparable wastewater, water, or heavy civil work

    Working knowledge of NYC DEP standards, specifications, and reporting procedures

    OSHA 30 (current)

    Proficiency with daily reporting software (e-Builder preferred) and Microsoft Office

    Strong written and verbal communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications

    Direct experience at an operating WRRF, pump station, or sludge handling facility

    Familiarity with sludge processing equipment, piping systems, and dock or marine-adjacent construction

    HAZWOPER 40-hour

    Mechanical, electrical, or coatings inspection certifications (NACE/AMPP, ICC, NICET)

    Experience working on active plant sites alongside operations personnel

    Location Field assignment at NYC DEP WRRF sites in Staten Island and the Rockaways. Candidates should be willing to work at either or both locations as the project requires.