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Construction Inspector/ Inspection Technician

Valencia, CA · On-site

$70 - $85/hr

Perform construction inspection and oversight to verify compliance with approved plans ... Inspect roadway, sewer, storm drain, utility, and other public infrastructure improvements.

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Construction Inspector

Ventura, CA · On-site

$50/hr

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Construction Inspector with pipeline experience in California to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on underground utilities, pipeline ...

Kennedy Jenks

Construction Inspector

Ventura, CA · On-site

$50/hr

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Construction Inspector with pipeline experience in California to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on underground utilities, pipeline ...

ENGICON CM

Construction Inspector II

Alhambra, CA · On-site

$87K/yr

Perform construction inspection, oversight, and enforcement of contract/permit documents for the construction of various road, bridge, sewer, water, utility service, traffic signal, flood control ...

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What is a utility construction inspector?

Utility Construction Inspectors are professionals responsible for overseeing and ensuring that utility construction projects, such as water, sewer, gas, and electrical installations, comply with relevant codes, standards, and project specifications. They monitor work performed by contractors, inspect materials and workmanship, and verify safety procedures are followed. Their role is crucial in preventing problems, maintaining quality, and ensuring that infrastructure is built to last. Utility Construction Inspectors often document progress, report issues, and coordinate with engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a utility construction inspector?

To thrive as a Utility Construction Inspector, you need a solid understanding of construction practices, safety regulations, and utility infrastructure, often supported by relevant certifications or technical training. Familiarity with inspection software, GIS systems, and construction documentation tools is typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help inspectors manage site compliance and coordinate with contractors. These skills are crucial for ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and project quality in utility construction projects.

What challenges do utility construction inspectors face, and how can they be managed?

Utility Construction Inspectors often encounter challenges such as coordinating with multiple contractors, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and managing unexpected site conditions like weather delays or utility conflicts. Effective communication, meticulous record-keeping, and adaptability are key to managing these issues. Developing strong relationships with project managers, utility companies, and municipal authorities also helps streamline problem-solving and keeps projects on schedule.

What is the difference between Utility Construction Inspector vs Utility Line Locator?

AspectUtility Construction InspectorUtility Line Locator
CertificationsOSHA safety training, industry-specific certificationsOSHA safety training, industry-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, field inspectionsFieldwork, locating underground utilities
Job FocusInspecting construction progress, ensuring complianceLocating underground utilities before construction
Employer & Industry UsageUtility companies, construction firmsUtility companies, excavation contractors

While both roles involve fieldwork and safety protocols, the Utility Construction Inspector focuses on overseeing construction projects and ensuring compliance, whereas the Utility Line Locator specializes in identifying underground utilities to prevent damage during excavation. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the utility industry.

What cities in California are hiring for Utility Construction Inspector jobs?

Cities in California with the most Utility Construction Inspector job openings:

Infographic showing various Utility Construction Inspector job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Utility Construction Inspector- General Construction

Morgan Hill, CA • On-site

Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Utilities • 10K+ employees
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$53.42/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Pacific Gas and Electric Company rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Requisition ID # 174103
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Onsite
Job Location: Morgan Hill
Department Overview
Gas Operations is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers. Gas Operations is responsible for all aspects of PG&E's gas distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, restoration and emergency response.
Position Summary
This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E and is subject to collective bargaining.
The Utility Construction Inspector is a qualified Company representative who performs direct oversight of Applicant or Contractor installed facilities limited to plastic distribution systems and smaller underground projects to ensure compliance with job drawings and specifications; and PG&E standards and specifications over the entire PG&E service territory.
The position is a General Construction position and individuals must be able to travel and transfer to a new headquarters upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory with no guarantees as to how long you will be away from home.
This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.
This position will be used to fill vacancies in the Central Coast, South Bay region. The positions may be headquartered Morgan Hill and other locations within service territory subject to change based on business needs.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $53.42 per hour. This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.
Responsibilities
  • Communicates scheduling and scope changes with Company management and Contractors as required.
  • Acts as a liaison between the customer, contractor and all other workgroups that are involved in the construction project.
  • Completes all documentation for associated inspection work.
  • Maintains public and employee safety on site always by promoting a positive safety culture, exhibiting an absolute commitment to safety for self and others, and by ensuring all applicable safety rules, regulations and standards are followed.
  • Participates in all Contractor safety and pre-construction tailboard meetings to ensure compliance with Company safety, standards and work procedures.
  • Performs oversight and inspection of construction projects, Integrity Management digs, potholing and other work as required.
  • Performs direct oversight of Applicant or Contractor installed facilities limited to plastic distribution systems and smaller underground projects to ensure compliance with job drawings and specifications; and Company standards and specifications over the entire Company territory.
  • Monitors and inspects construction activities during: clearing of Right of Way, installation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and other environmental protection measures, erection of temporary facilities such as fences and other public safety items, site work, excavation, backfill, site restoration, lowering of pipe, unloading and handling of piping materials, pre-excavation, Ground Penetrating Radar and electromagnetic utility location, Electrolysis test station installation, compaction testing, and line markers.
  • Maintains all required Quality Assurance/Quality Control and as-built documentation on site as per Company Standards.
  • Turns over timely, legible, complete, and error-free to the as-built mapping team at the end of the project.
  • Considers, documents, and communicates compliance requirements of project.
  • DOT-Operations/Maintenance AND Emergency

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must possess a valid California Driver's License by day one of hire
  • Ability to work in all types of weather extremes.
  • Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions.
  • Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • API-American Petroleum Institute 1169 Certificate
  • Ability to pass federally mandated random drug and alcohol testing
  • Ability to apply quality management systems and quality assurance and control theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques - for example ISO 91 system - as needed to perform at the job level

Desired Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 1 year of utility, military, or related experience.
  • Graduation from a PowerPathway® Program.
  • Relevant current or past work experience with PG&E and/or Hiring Hall.
  • NACE-National Association of Corrosion Engineers CP2-Cathodic Coating Inspector Level 1 Certification
  • Experience with computer data entry
  • Record of residence within 50 miles of the headquarter location

Pre-Employment Testing
PG&E Employees: You must have qualified on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application, and all secondary tests prior to interviewing. For more information on prerequisite and secondary exams, including study guides, please visit the Pre-employment testing program website.
  • Physical Test Battery

Purpose, Virtues and Stands
Our Purpose explains "why" we exist:
  • Delivering for our hometowns
  • Serving our planet
  • Leading with love

Our Virtues capture "who" we need to be:
  • Trustworthy
  • Empathetic
  • Curious
  • Tenacious
  • Nimble
  • Owners

Our Stands are "what" we will achieve together:
  • Everyone and everything is always safe
  • Catastrophic wildfires shall stop
  • It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E
  • Clean and resilient energy for all
  • Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors

More About Our Company
EEO
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a workforce that reflects the hometowns we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.
Employee Privacy Notice The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020. CCPA grants new and far-reaching privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information PG&E collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed through the following link: Employee Privacy Notice
PG&E will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with all state and local laws.

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