Utility Inspector/ Surveyor

WSB Minneapolis , MN 55415

Posted 1 week ago

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

What You Will Do: We have roles for entry-level and experienced natural gas pipeline inspectors and surveyors who want to better themselves and want to be challenged. You will be part of our Energy Utilities Group working around natural gas distribution pipelines and facilities. As a Utility Inspector/Surveyor, you will be enforcing strict adherence to client requirements as it relates to the safety and construction of natural gas pipelines.

Responsibilities and expectations will include:

  • The ability to pass the Operator Qualification modules and other training requirements in a timely fashion.

  • All aspects of the job are to be performed with an emphasis on safety.

  • To build and maintain a working knowledge of federal, local and company compliances.

  • Field observation including verifying and documenting federal, local and company compliance. This will include:

  • Completing inspection reports daily. All documentation is completed electronically on a company provided iPad including: Daily Reports, Pictures, Schedules, Time, and Expenses.

  • Working with detailed plans and procedures, tracking quantities and material and verifying the accuracy of mapping and as-built documentation

  • Inspection of installation of natural gas pipeline activities including: Excavation, installation, and backfill/restoration.

  • Proficiency with:

  • Trimble GPS

  • Trimble total station

  • Construction Staking

  • Record keeping

  • Plan reading

  • Mapping

  • Typical work hours range from 40 to 60 hours per week, 5-6 days per week. There are no limits to your growth and how you can progress with your career at WSB.

What You Will Bring:

Required:

  • Excellent technical, communication, and organizational skills

  • You must have the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and navigate terrains associated with construction sites.

  • Ability to ascend or descend into areas at job side to complete inspections.

  • Additional requirements include a minimum of a high school diploma.

  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.

  • A pre-employment drug test as well as quarterly random drug testing is also required.

  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

You must be comfortable working in all weather conditions. Due to the physical nature of the work, you must be able to lift 50 lbs. - 75 lbs. periodically. You're required to work with your hands, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. At times you may be working at or on uneven terrain, slopes, in confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.

Preferred:

  • Current CWI/CPWI (this is a certificate our client requires for certain tasks)

  • Candidates with knowledge of CP, QA/QC or CFR49/192/195 or who are Certified Welding Inspectors (AWS CWI)/CPWI, NACE Cathodic Protection Level 1 thru 4, or NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 thru 3.

  • A two-year technical degree from an accredited school in a field related to civil engineering construction is a plus, and/or a degree from a four-year accredited college will increase your opportunities for growth.

  • Familiarity with construction processes, installation methods, utility mapping (as-builts)

  • Survey experience

Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 30 complementary areas across the nation.

WSB does not accept resumes from third parties.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.


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