Internship Pipeline Coating Inspector Jobs in Chicago, IL

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

E2 Consulting Engineers is seeking experienced Coating Inspectors to support client Gas natural gas pipeline construction and integrity projects across Illinois. In this critical field role, you will be responsible for verifying that all field-applied coatings, joint coatings, and coating repairs meet client Gas specifications, manufacturer requirements, and regulatory standards.

Daily Coating & Construction Inspection

• Inspect Other Contractors' work for compliance with permit requirements and one-call (call before you dig) regulations. Immediately communicate any deviations to the Chief Inspector and Company.
• Verify that field coatings on pipe, fittings, valves, joints, and other components are applied in accordance with Company procedures and coating manufacturer instructions.
• Perform coating inspections including holiday detection (jeeping), mil thickness verification, hardness testing, and visual assessment of coating condition.
• Inspect and verify proper installation of shrink sleeves and other joint protection products.

HDD, Backfill & Pre-Commissioning Activities

• Witness all HDD pull-throughs to verify proper pipe support, coating protection, and as-built documentation. Examine the leading edge of the pull-back to ensure no coating damage occurred.
• Prior to all backfills, HDD pull-throughs, and jack & bores:
  • Visually inspect pipe for coating defects, gouges, dents, or other damage.

• • Verify all pipe has been properly jee ped and any holidays repaired.
  • Confirm field-applied coatings meet Company mil thickness and manufacturer hardness specifications.
  • Inspect shrink sleeves and other joint protection products for proper installation.
  • Verify proper padding, bedding, and rigging practices to prevent coating damage.
  • After all HDDs, verify that visible pipe and weld joint coatings were not damaged during pull-through activities.

Quality, Safety & Documentation

• Complete and submit Daily Inspection Reports, coating inspection forms, safety inspection forms, and other required documentation.
• Verify that construction equipment and material quantities are accurately captured on Daily Progress Reports.
• Confirm environmental Best Management Practices (BMPs) are followed in accordance with permits and project plans.
• Witness hydrostatic testing and verify equipment calibration documentation.
• Communicate opportunities to reduce material waste and improve efficiency to the Company.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience inspecting natural gas pipeline construction projects.
• Hands-on experience inspecting field-applied pipeline coatings.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, alignment sheets, and valve maps.
• Familiarity with DOT 192 and OSHA regulations.
• AMPP CIP Level 1 certification (or equivalent).
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply Company procedures and specifications.
• Required Operator Qualifications (OQ) per contract documents.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in the field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Hourly rate for this position is $37.23. The starting rate will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

• Construction Sites and/or Client Right-of-Way (R.O.W.)
• Client testing facility (occasionally)
• Corporate office (occasionally)
• Reports to the Chief Inspector, based locally with respect to the projects.
• May require extensive driving to reach job sites and/or client/E2 offices.
• Frequent ascending and descending of ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms up in and out of pipeline bell-hole / trench / excavation.
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Lifting objects in excess of 50 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position
• Ability to perform visual inspection of construction crew quality of work; using measuring devices; and/or assembly of fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Able to perform in both inside and outside environmental conditions in all four seasons throughout the continental United States - extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit) and/or extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit) for periods of more than one hour.
• May require extensive driving to reach job sites and/or client/E2 offices.

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.