Senior Civil Inspector

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Job Description:

Civil Construction Inspector

Fountain Valley, California
Supporting projects across Orange County, California

Parsons is a premier provider of world-class design, engineering, and construction services, and we are growing our team in California. We are seeking experienced Civil Construction Inspectors to support complex, high-impact wastewater infrastructure projects in and around Fountain Valley, California, and throughout Orange County, California.

If you are passionate about quality, safety, and delivering work that makes a meaningful difference in local communities, this opportunity is for you.

Compensation

Competitive Prevailing Wage
This position is covered under California prevailing wage requirements, ensuring fair and competitive compensation based on your skills, experience, and the specialized nature of the work performed.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will serve as a critical field representative, helping ensure construction work is completed safely, correctly, and in accordance with project requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Performing complex construction inspection duties on active job sites
• Providing continuous inspection of assigned construction activities to verify compliance with codes, standards, and project specifications
• Focusing on one or more technical areas, including soils, concrete, mechanical, civil, structural, and wastewater pipelines
• Supporting major wastewater treatment plant, sanitary sewer pipeline, and force main projects

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect construction work to verify compliance with contract plans, specifications, codes, regulations, and safety requirements
• Review and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• Verify that materials and workmanship meet project requirements
• Inspect construction performed by contractors for wastewater treatment plant facilities, lift stations, and wastewater collection systems
• Coordinate equipment and process isolations, shutdowns, and tie-ins
• Support project safety efforts, including job hazard analyses
• Monitor contractor safety practices and traffic control plans to help maintain a safe environment for employees, contractors, and the public
• Document and follow up on safety and traffic control issues, including corrective actions
• Assist in maintaining accurate as-built drawings and verify contractor-provided as-builts
• Support Resident Engineers with field change orders, plan clarifications, and design changes
• Review and approve final drawings for record documentation
• Prepare and maintain detailed inspection records, including daily reports, photo logs, field test results, force account reports, extra work requests, submittal files, and project logs
• Assist with monthly progress reports and participate in construction meetings
• Coordinate with contractors, utilities, regulatory agencies, city officials, and the public to minimize project impacts and support successful project delivery

You will also be expected, and supported, to travel to field sites as project needs require, primarily within Orange County, CA.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking construction inspection professionals who bring relevant experience, strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach.

Basic Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in a technical or construction-related field, or
• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant work experience

Experience

• 10 or more years of related experience on heavy municipal construction projects related to construction of rehabilitation of wastewater treatment facilities, wastewater pumping stations, and wastewater pipelines.
• Formal certification(s) from an independent organization, depending on inspection discipline, such as concrete, soils, mechanical, or electrical

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods within your area(s) of specialization
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and detailed field documentation and reports

Required Certifications

• OSHA 10-Hour Outreach Training Program – Construction
• OSHA Fall Protection
• OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Entry

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inspecting wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, sewer pipelines, and sewer manhole rehabilitation projects.
• Background in wastewater treatment facilities, sewer collection systems, or large municipal infrastructure projects
• Valid California Class C driver’s license

Why Join Parsons?

At Parsons, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on essential infrastructure projects that protect public health and the environment.
• Join a company recognized as a leader in technical services and engineering
• Collaborate with highly skilled professionals on complex, high-profile projects.
• Gain opportunities for growth, development, and exposure to multiple disciplines.
• Be part of a culture that values safety, quality, and innovation.
• Gain a comprehensive benefits package anchored by its signature, company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) alongside a traditional 401K match.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We are looking for professionals who take pride in their work, communicate effectively in the field, and are motivated by seeing tangible results from their efforts.

If this sounds like you, apply today.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $15.68 - $71.30

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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