Civil Inspector

Company: Terravanta Inc
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Training & development If you thrive on innovation, operate with a self-reliant strategic mindset, and enjoy delivering forward-thinking solutions in a fast-paced environment, this role is built for you. We are a socially and environmentally responsible company where safety, adaptability, continuous improvement and open mindedness aren't just buzzwordsthey are our DNA. As a Civil Inspector , you will leverage your engineering background to serve as the "eyes and ears" on-site for our major utility clients. We aren't looking for someone to just check boxes; we need a proactive professional who anticipates project bottlenecks before they happen and works independently to ensure infrastructure is built to the highest standards. Responsibilities Dispatches field crews, troubleshooters and testers engaged in the construction, maintenance and emergency restoration of energy distribution facilities and customer service facilities; assigns work to contractors, reviewing contractor daily reports for accuracy, and resolves issues and approves changes; monitors assigned contract crews for safe, productive and quality work practices Ensures that the services provided to the customer meet internal and external regulatory requirements Creates and delivers reports on all ongoing construction, quality of work, and scheduled maintenance Documents the location of installed facilities on as-built drawings and preparing required supporting documents in accordance with departmental policies and procedures Coordinate changes to projects in accordance with contract documents and/or department policies and procedures with both internal and external customers Collaboratively tasks projects with contractors and provides technical support to Local and Tech Planning Interface with internal personnel and outside agencies; making decisions in the field which may impact the efficiency of field crews and work order closings Review, authorize, validate and track assigned work scopes and scope changes at the field level Perform contractor field safety assessments. Create and maintain a safety conscious work environment by leading and influencing others to follow safety protocols and safe work practices Ensure warranty corrections are completed, inspecting work for safety and quality A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity Interface daily with sourced contractor(s), Competitive Bid, and Direct Award contractors to review proposed work scope, validate completed work scope, and approve Field Change Orders in Ariba Oversee all civil construction work Oversee the administration of contracts and purchase orders in the field Perform quality assurance checks of all civil contractors work Provide technical assistance to Local and Tech Planning Organizations regarding design issues Provide functional direction to civil contractors and customer/developer contractors Perform a minimum of six Safety Observations per month Update work orders (WOs) in ClickSchedule for non-UGC-source work and ensures UGC-source contractor updates WOs in ClickSchedule accurately post-award of work Minimum Qualifications Five to seven years of experience in quality control/inspection Possess a valid Class C Drivers License Preferred Qualifications Experience evaluating the effectiveness of projects, including monitoring progress, reallocating resources, reporting on status, and implementing changes as needed. Experience performing inspections, including providing technical support, identifying compliance issues, and providing corrective recommendations. Experience coordinating activities between the Company and contractors, including assigning work, and reviewing field dailies for accuracy. Two or more years of experience managing multiple tasks with conflicting schedules and limited timelines. Experience with utility underground construction practices, specifications, and requirements, including the Underground Structures (UGS) Manual, GO128 and related industry standards. Experience documenting installed facilities locations on as-built drawings and preparing supporting documentation. Experience preparing and delivering reports to subordinates, peers, and/or management. Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite. Experience managing risks and safety appropriately and providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.

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