Instrumentation & Controls Inspector - Water - St. Louis

Instrumentation & Controls Inspector
- Water
- St. Louis

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company:
Black & Veatch Corporation Req  Opportunity Type:
Staff Relocation eligible:
No Full time/Part time:
Full-Time Project Only Hire:
Yes Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

Why Black & Veatch? Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you'll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you'll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

Serves as a construction inspector who may report to senior inspection staff on a moderately complex medium or a 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 and 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.

Experience:

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 any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Competencies:

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

Salary Plan: CNS:
Construction Services Job Grade 016

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