Senior Inspector

Las Vegas Valley Water District

. Perform detailed, complex inspections of multidisciplinary public works, waterworks, and utility construction projects .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeLas Vegas • Nevada • United StatesSenior💰 $42 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inspecting multidisciplinary public works and utility construction projects, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, codes, and standards. Proficient in utilizing advanced inspection tools and techniques while coordinating effectively with contractors and public agencies.

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Public Works InspectionWaterworks Industry ExperienceAdvanced Inspector Training CertificationNuclear Density Gauge OperationConstruction Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Inspection ReportingField TestingQuantity CalculationsConstruction Plan InterpretationPipeline Pathway Location

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCoordination Among Entities

Tools & Technologies

Nuclear Density GaugesOnline Digital ApplicationsSurveying Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Las Vegas Valley Water District Advanced Inspector Training CourseACI Field Testing Technician Grade INevada State Water Distribution/Water Treatment Operator Grade IIACIA Registered Construction Inspector Division I or IV

Industry Keywords

Construction ComplianceUtility Construction RegulationsWater System OperationHydraulicsAsphalt PavingStructural ConcreteCompactionTelemetry CableCathodic Protection Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform detailed, complex inspections of multidisciplinary public works, waterworks, and utility construction projects
Integrate plans, details, and specifications to ensure construction and contract compliance
Prepare project inspection reports
Assist with the change order process
Meet with contractors and engineers
Attend design reviews, preconstruction meetings, and progress meetings
Monitor and inspect construction activities within transmission-system rights-of-way
Ensure transmission lines, fiber optic and telemetry cable, cathodic protection equipment, and other structures are protected
Ensure proper grade-level separations are maintained
Travel pipeline inspection routes
Perform pipeline pathway locations
Inspect construction activities for deviations from encroachment approvals and pipeline construction requirements
Perform field tests and interpret observations and test results
Coordinate necessary work between contractors, property owners, public agencies, the public, and other entities
Record accurate documentation using online digital tools and applications
Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent
Four years of experience as an Inspector II or six years as a project inspector in the waterworks industry, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Completion of Las Vegas Valley Water District advanced inspector training course certification
Knowledge of public works, waterworks, and utility construction laws, codes, standards, and regulations, including ACI, NEC, AWWA, and ASTM
Knowledge of engineering construction principles, construction materials and equipment, water system operation, safety procedures, engineering, hydraulics, electronics, chemistry, mathematics, asphalt paving, structural concrete, pump and motor operation, surveying, compaction, and water transmission/pipeline networks
Ability to interpret complex water facility construction plans and specifications
Ability to operate construction, location, surveying, testing, and electronic tools, including nuclear density gauges and online digital applications
Ability to perform quantity calculations, estimates, field tests, inspections, documentation, and pipeline pathway locations
Ability to work independently in the field and coordinate work among multiple entities
Valid Nevada driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability
Required certifications, or ability to obtain within one year: nuclear density gauge operation; ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I; Las Vegas Valley Water District Advanced Inspection Training Course; Nevada State or AWWA Water Distribution/Water Treatment Operator Grade II; ACIA Registered Construction Inspector Division I or IV