Utility Inspector Jobs in Durham, NC (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $63,000.00 - $94,500.00 Annually
Location : Lake Woodard Annex, 3324 Lake Woodard Drive, Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00599
Department: PU Capital Improvement Mgmt
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Hiring Range: $63,000.00 - $78,700.00
Job Description
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Senior Engineering Inspectors provide on-site management and inspection services for Raleigh Water funded utility construction projects and Private Development projects. CIP Inspectors are Raleigh Water's primary on-site contact for citizens, project engineers and other stakeholders.
About You:
Successful candidates are self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented. Inspectors must be able to work independently while regularly collaborating effectively with a variety of project stakeholders. Candidates must be able to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and understand regulatory requirements and applicable laws. The ability to evaluate varying field conditions, apply appropriate requirements and determine reasonable solutions are essential skills for success.
About Us:
The Raleigh Water CIP Inspection group is tasked with performing daily Inspections on water and sewer infrastructure installed in Raleigh as well as in our Merger Town services areas (Garner, Knightdale, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell and Zebulon). Typical daily activities may include traveling across the service area to perform inspections at multiple construction sites or a full-time assignment stationed on a large construction site. Inspectors are provided with a work truck to conduct city business as well as all necessary equipment to perform their duties. Formal working hours are Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Schedules can be influenced by construction activities and may require occasional night and weekend work.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Conducts daily field inspections to verify construction activities comply with project plans, specifications, and other regulatory agency requirements
• Generates and maintains accurate documentation on construction activities
• Tracks installed quantities for project payment approvals and evaluates proposed field changes
• Coordinates with Project Engineers and Contractors to resolve issues, and consistently provides a high level of customer service
• Conducts on-site observation and management of utility construction as well as non-destructive material testing, utilizing electronic devices to review and collect information and addresses customer inquiries/concerns

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 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 or Certifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• NC Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater and/or Drinking Water Operator Certifications

Additional Information
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering
• Water distribution and wastewater collection systems
• Customer service principles
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, and monitoring work
• Business and construction math concepts
• Infrastructure and material testing procedures
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations related to utility construction
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices

Skill In:

• Reading and interpreting construction plans, standards, regulations, and contracts
• Performing inspections and documenting compliance or deficiencies
• Generating, organizing, and maintaining accurate data and documentation
• Providing attention to detail in assignments
• Construction math computations
• Utilizing modern technology and relevant software applications. Experience with MS Office applications, City Works Work Order System, Trimble GPS equipment and Revu Bluebeam software systems are a plus
• Researching technical issues and articulating recommendations
• Providing customer service and consultation, serving as a project liaison and subject matter expert

ADA and Other Requirements:
Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of forcefrequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, street environment (near moving traffic), at a construction site and in and around vehicles. Employees may occasionally be in an office or similar indoor environment.
Work Exposure:
There is frequent exposure to extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles and loud noises. Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate and extreme cold (below 32 degrees).
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
01
Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in construction, construction inspection, or related work?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

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Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License.
• I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

04
Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
06
Are you willing/able to work outdoors in inclement weather and traverse uneven terrain?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you willing/able to work occasional nights and weekends?

• Yes
• No

Required Question