Engineering Inspector

We are seeking a qualified candidate with experience in public works inspection who can effectively oversee and inspect construction activities associated with private land development and capital improvement projects. Under general supervision, the ideal candidate will have experience inspecting grading, street and drainage improvements, concrete structures, general surface improvements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, and other public works construction. This position is responsible for ensuring construction is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, applicable standards, and contract requirements.

The Engineering Inspector position offers an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
• Employer-paid medical premiums at 90%
• Dental and vision benefits
• Fourteen paid holidays annually
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• Participation in the CalPERS retirement system
• Social Security participation
• Tuition reimbursement program, which may also be used toward eligible student loan payments

Please review the Benefits tab for complete details regarding the City's benefits package.

Application Period Closes: 4:00pm, October 26, 2026

First Interview:
November 5, 2026

Second Interview:
November 16, 2026

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Inspects the construction methods and materials used in the construction of Public Works improvements; inspects Public Works improvements such as streets grading, structural sections, asphalt and concrete pavements, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, street lighting, related traffic signal construction, retaining walls, inlets, cleanouts, storm drain systems, outlets, basins, post construction BMPs (per TCBMP), dissipate rs, pipe, trench excavations, backfill, and various conduits.
• Inspects new construction and construction within existing improvements; inspects and ensures traffic control setups comply with approved traffic control plans; also inspects work related to right-of-way and encroachment permits.
• Reviews and interprets construction plans and specifications; interacts with contractors on interpretation and requirements of plans and specifications; consults with supervisor and/or design engineer on interpretations, deviations, and changes.
• Reports, records, and documents inspections, observations, and conditions found during the inspection process for Capital Improvement and Private Development Projects; measures items of work and prepares working documents related to Capital Improvement Project construction and contract administration such as daily reports, weekly statement of working days, quantity sheets, employee interview forms, etc.
• Prepares daily reports, SWPPP and progress payment applications and maintains project files.
• Obtains, reviews, and files documents related to construction such as soils reports, materials testing results, survey documents, delivery tickets, etc.
• Coordinates the timing of work performed by City consultants, such as soils engineering and survey parties, to the progress of construction; examines conditions existing within rights-of-way.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Approved street construction methods and materials; approved drainage system construction methods and materials; survey party techniques of setting line and grade; compressive strength values of earth and aggregates; methods and materials of underground construction and safety requirements; and basic formulas for converting material volumes to weight and other units of measure; knowledge of proper traffic control implementation and requirements; understands ADA standards and specifications.

Read and interpret public works construction plans, SWPPPs, traffic control plans, grade sheets and specifications, apply proper inspection techniques to obtain specified construction defined by…