Senior Engineering Inspector

About the role

This position focuses on inspecting and overseeing construction of public infrastructure to ensure compliance with city standards, while coordinating with developers and maintaining project quality from start to final acceptance.

About You

Our ideal candidate demonstrates a strong balance of technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and cultural alignment. They possess the experience and knowledge required to perform the role effectively, while also exhibiting excellent communication, motivation, and a positive team-oriented attitude. They are proactive and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. A successful candidate shows intellectual curiosity, embraces new challenges, and consistently seeks opportunities to improve both themselves and their work. In addition, they are a dependable and productive team member who actively supports colleagues and contributes to a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing work environment.

About Us

The Transportation Infrastructure Inspections Unit is responsible for overseeing construction activities within public rights-of-way and easements. The unit ensures that all work performed by contractors complies with City standards and safety regulations while promoting timely and efficient project completion. The Senior Infrastructure Inspector performs advanced technical inspection work and serves as a key liaison between the City, developers, contractors, and engineers to ensure infrastructure is constructed in accordance with approved plans, standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical inspections of infrastructure within the public right-of-way, including potable water, reclaimed water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, roadways, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and associated appurtenances
• Ensures compliance with City Engineering Design and Construction Standards and approved construction drawings
• Documents inspections, permits, and project activity using EnerGov on a daily basis
• Coordinates and communicates with developers, contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders throughout all phases of construction, including preconstruction meetings, inspections, punch lists, and final acceptance
• Conducts and verifies testing of roadways, fire lanes, and utility systems to ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Coordinates road closures and verifies permits in accordance with MUTCD standards
• Tracks development projects and oversees acceptance of public infrastructure constructed by private developers, including warranty inspections and resolution of deficiencies
• Reviews and approves as-built drawings submitted by engineering firms
• Interprets and applies codes, standards, and ordinances related to transportation, utilities, and land development
• Coordinates with other City departments to ensure all development requirements are met
• Provides customer service and technical guidance to developers, engineers, and the public
• Attends meetings and contributes to team coordination and workload management
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and 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 and Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Work Zone Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ArcGIS, iMaps, and EnerGov
• Certification in QMS Roadway and/or ACI Concrete Grade 1