Inspector, Distribution Utilities

Utility Inspector

Location: Denver, Colorado

We are looking for a Distribution Utility Inspector to work with underground utility facilities, ensuring safety, construction compliance, and adherence to plans and specifications. Paid training will be provided.

Join the Energy Utilities Division as an entry‑level or experienced Distribution Utility Inspector. You will work around underground utility facilities, ensuring safety, construction compliance, and strict adherence to plans & specifications. Paid training will be provided to ensure projects and client specific deliverables are met.

• The ability to pass Operator Qualification Training, OSHA Training and client specific training as required in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain a working knowledge of federal, state, local, and company (client) regulations & standards. This includes state 811 law.
• Be proactive in all aspects of safety and compliance on each job site.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating as part of a broader team.
• Observe, verify and document safety and compliance of projects to ensure adherence to regulations and standards.
• Complete all required reports for each project daily. All documentation is completed electronically on a company provided iPad including daily reports, pictures, schedules, timecards, and expense reports.
• Read and interpret detailed plans and procedures & ensure accuracy of construction, track quantities and material; verify the accuracy of mapping and as‑built documentation.
• Conduct & document inspections of natural gas pipeline and other underground utility construction, from the initial installation through system energization.
• Typical work hours range from 40 to 60 hours per week, 5‑6 days per week. Hours are not guaranteed and heavily dependent on weather conditions, contractors and project permits.
• Overnight travel may be required for up to 25% of the time.
• You must be comfortable working in all weather conditions and able to work with your hands, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. You will also be required to climb in and out of excavations including up and down ladders and may work on uneven terrain, slopes, in confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.

• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• A pre‑employment drug test as well as quarterly random drug testing.
• Excellent communication (Email, Call, Text) and organizational skills.
• Reliable transportation for daily commute to assigned job site(s). Daily assignments may be more than 50 miles from home.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be willing to work daily in the Denver area.

• Certified Welding Inspectors (AWS CWI or CPWI+V).
• Certified Pipeline Inspectors (API 1169).
• Knowledge of 49 CFR 192 & 195.
• Experience with underground utility installation processes, installation methods, utility mapping, locating.
• Experience with underground utility planning and design.
• Experience with utility inspection.
• Experience with polyethylene joining methods.

Full‑time employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status. WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please e‑mail  with the job title and requisition number.