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Job Title: Utility Inspector

Job Description

The Utility Inspector plays a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of water mains and other utility infrastructure. This position focuses on field inspections, documentation of structural conditions, coordination of construction-related services, and adherence to regulatory standards. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects while working independently in the field with full training and support.

Responsibilities

• Inspect water mains and other utility-related infrastructure to verify structural soundness, safety, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Document inspection results in detail, including observed deterioration, structural conditions, discrepancies between design and construction execution, and any required sampling.
• Oversee and coordinate construction-related services on assigned projects, ensuring work aligns with design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct on-site investigations and review relevant data such as maps, reports, tests, drawings, and other technical documentation as needed.
• Prepare and maintain technical files and other technical documentation in accordance with guidelines and regulations.
• Comply with all established inspection procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory standards while working in the field.
• Communicate effectively with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to share findings, clarify requirements, and support project objectives.
• Use inspection-related tools, equipment, and digital reporting platforms to capture, record, and report inspection data accurately and on time.

Essential Skills

• Technical aptitude and ability to work confidently with inspection-related tools and equipment in the field.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing daily field activities and tasks.
• Basic proficiency with tablets, mobile applications, or reporting software for data entry and documentation.
• Comfort interacting in a client-facing capacity, including conducting site visits and discussing findings.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Field inspection experience or strong interest in inspection work, particularly related to utilities or infrastructure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in long-term career growth within an engineering or infrastructure-focused environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when documenting inspection results and technical information.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for preparing reports and collaborating with project teams.
• Ability to interpret maps, reports, tests, drawings, and other technical documents.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new inspection tools, technologies, and processes through provided training.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role with a standard schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The position operates fully remote from the field, with the Utility Inspector working independently at various sites rather than in a central office. Team members use their personal vehicles for travel to inspection locations and receive mileage reimbursement at a generous rate aligned with current guidelines. The role involves regular use of inspection tools, equipment, tablets, and mobile applications or reporting software to capture and submit data. Training is provided for all necessary tools, technologies, and procedures. The position is part of a large engineering consulting environment that delivers end-to-end project solutions, offering a long-term career opportunity with exposure to strategy, planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operations. Employees receive one week of paid time off and standard holiday pay, and work within a culture that emphasizes safety, technical excellence, and reliable delivery of critical infrastructure projects

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jeffersonville, IN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Jeffersonville,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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