Utility Construction Inspector - Mi-Tech Services, Inc.

Utility Construction Inspector – Mi-Tech Services, Inc.

Ames, IA

Mi-Tech delivers comprehensive support for utility and infrastructure projects from planning and design through execution. Founded in 1985, the firm offers engineering, design, environmental, laboratory, technical, and field services across multiple industries.

The Utility Construction Inspector is responsible for inspecting and monitoring utility construction projects involving natural gas, electric, telecommunications, and municipal infrastructure. This position ensures all construction activities comply with safety regulations, approved plans, specifications, and applicable federal, state, local, and company standards. The inspector serves as a third‑party representative of the utility or facility owner and protects public safety, infrastructure integrity, and project quality.

• Experience or knowledge in natural gas, electric, telecommunications, or municipal utility construction is preferred, but not required.
• Strong understanding of utility safety practices, excavation standards, and damage prevention requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and utility maps.
• Comfortable working independently in the field and navigating multiple locations daily.
• Proficient with mobile technology and electronic reporting systems such as ArcGIS – Survey
  123 and/or Field Maps (preferred, but not required).
• Experience with GPS instruments such as Trimble and/or Topcon (preferred, but not required).

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in Michels Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you belong to any of the protected veteran categories listed below, please indicate your status.

• Disabled veteran – a veteran entitled to compensation (or who would be entitled if not for a service‑connected disability).
• Recently separated veteran – any veteran during the three‑year period following discharge from active duty.
• Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran – a veteran who served on active duty during a war or campaign for which a campaign badge has been authorized.
• Armed forces service medal veteran – a veteran who participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.

Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, e.g., lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, e.g., caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
• Gastrointestinal disorders, e.g., Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions, e.g., depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, with use of wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
• Nervous system condition, e.g., migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Neurodivergence, e.g., ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, e.g., tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury