Utility Inspector

Utility Inspector – FULL TIME AND SEASONAL

Location:

Remote Iowa

ENTRUST Solutions Group is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm providing innovative solutions to electric, gas, and telecommunications utilities nationwide. We support projects across the full lifecycle with a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance.

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Utility Inspector to support underground gas utility projects. This role is responsible for performing field inspections related to new business construction, including pre‑construction, in‑process, and post‑installation inspections of trenching, conduit, and associated facilities.

This position requires strong field judgment, the ability to coordinate directly with utility customers and contractors, and flexibility to respond quickly to short‑notice inspection requests.

• Communicate directly with utility customers and/or customer contractors to coordinate and schedule pre‑ and post‑construction inspections
• Inspect all facets of ECDA digs and assessments including excavation, direct examination, coating and back filling
• Understand the ECDA process and the associated testing/reporting
• Respond to inspection requests with as little as two (2) business days’ notice, recognizing safety and constructability concerns associated with open trenches
• Verify installations comply with Electric and Gas Company Standards, project‑specific drawings, and specifications
• Work independently in the field while maintaining clear communication with utility supervisors and engineering staff

• Complete an inspection report for each site visit, including a checklist of items reviewed and supporting photographs
• Maintain a running deficiency tracking log and distribute updates weekly to engineering staff; logs include at a minimum: project name, work order, inspection date, inspector, deficiency noted, engineer name, and status
• Notify the utility supervisor directly via phone or email when deficiencies are identified in the field

• The utility will not provide specific training for this scope of work
• Inspections are performed independently by someone with necessary experience and knowledge
• Prior experience inspecting gas utility construction, particularly trenching and conduit installations
• Working knowledge of gas utility construction standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to respond to short‑notice inspection requests
• Ability to work independently in outdoor field environments
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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