Instrumentation & Controls Inspector - Water - St. Louis

Date:
Jul 9, 2026

Location:

Creve Coeur, MO, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Opportunity Type:
Staff

Relocation eligible:
No

Full time/Part time:
Full-Time

Project Only Hire:
Yes

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

Serves as a construction inspector who may report to senior inspection staff on a moderately complex medium or large construction project; electrical components, instrumentation & controls, medium/low voltage wiring. Duties may include project controls administration. May provide direction to other inspection staff.

• Anticipates daily and upcoming construction activities, and prepares accordingly; may give direction to other inspection staff.
• Provides drawing and specification interpretations with little direction.
• Reviews and analyzes contractor's project schedule with direction.
• With limited direction, interprets contract documents for QA/QC.
• May assist with limited direction in evaluating change requests, claims, and cost proposals from contractor; coordinates responses with the project manager; and prepares change orders.
• Monitors and reports on pertinent site conditions when contractor indicates unforeseen subsurface or other changed conditions.
• Assists with logs and tracks all issues, proposed changes, change orders, and claims.
• Performs administrative duties related to project controls in the absence of admin staff.
• Inspects complicated construction activities with little or no direction.
• Documents field observations.
• Resolves minor construction issues in the field with contractor foreman.
• Observes Black & Veatch's safety policies.
• Can process contractor pay application, respond to simple RFIs, and coordinate complex interpretations with engineer.
• May begin to provide direction to other field staff.

• Associate's degree or higher in a construction-related discipline or craft apprenticeship preferred.
• 5+ years related I&C testing or inspection experience preferred.
• Certifications for electrical or I&C testing preferred.

• 3+ years as Superintendent with degree, or 5+ years without.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

• Collaborates
• Communicates effectively
• Courage
• Directs work
• Instills trust
• Interpersonal savvy
• Organizational savvy

CNS:
Construction Services

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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes health care benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurances, disability coverage, and a robust wellness program. Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time support work‑life balance. Additional benefits include a company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, a voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.

Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

Instrumentation, Inspection, Electrical, Field Engineer, Architecture, Engineering