Senior Construction Inspector

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The San Diego County Water Authority is an independent public agency that serves as San Diego County's regional water wholesaler. The mission of the Water Authority is to provide a safe and reliable water supply to its 22 member agencies serving the region's $268 billion economy and 3.3 million residents.

The Water Authority is executing a long-term strategy to diversify the region's supplies, make major investments in the region's water delivery and storage system, and improve water use efficiency. Through dynamic leadership, thoughtful planning, and prudent fiscal policies, the Water Authority is cost effectively managing the region's water portfolio, while continuing to diversify supplies to enhance current and future reliability.

The Engineering Department is responsible for the design and construction of regional water facilities in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); identifying and employing value engineering design concepts to optimize facility and aqueduct system performance; managing major emergency facility repairs; and providing overall CIP programmatic monitoring and controls. It also manages the Water Authority's real-estate interests by acquiring, disposing of, and leasing real property;

patrolling and managing 168 miles of right of way; and providing survey services. In addition, the department provides technical support to other agencies, departments, and member agencies.

The Water Authority’s Energy Program also resides within the Engineering Department, focused on developing low‑cost energy supplies, generation, and storage opportunities; improving the Water Authority’s energy resilience; fostering collaborative energy relationships; and supporting the Water Authority’s legislative energy initiatives.

The Engineering Department’s Construction Group is responsible for supporting engineering project and construction managers in the planning, design, and construction phase of projects; providing a full range of detailed construction inspections of concrete, welding, structural, masonry, and soils, for multi-disciplined public works, waterworks and facility construction projects; interpreting plans and specifications to ensure construction contract compliance and documenting findings on a variety of software applications;

providing lead work direction to lower-level technicians and staff; establishing work priorities and reviewing work in progress to ensure critical project milestones are met, and performing related duties as assigned.

• Extensive experience inspecting complex public works, waterworks, or facility construction projects
  , including pipelines, valves, flow‑control structures, welding, structural concrete, earthwork, and coatings.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply engineering plans, technical specifications, and contract documents
  , including identifying non‑conforming work and recommending corrective actions.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, inspection techniques, and materials testing requirements
  , particularly relating to pipeline and water conveyance facilities.
• Skill in documenting inspections, preparing daily reports, updating as‑builts, and maintaining accurate project records that support contract administration.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, lead work direction, and support consistency in inspection practices across project teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
  , with the ability to work professionally with contractors, engineers, consultants, member agencies, and the public.
• Sound judgment and problem‑solving skills when addressing field issues, design conflicts, or construction challenges.
• Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental requirements
  , including stormwater regulations and confined‑space entry procedures.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic field environment.
• A self‑motivated, dependable, and proactive work style
  , with the ability to work independently, stay focused in…