Construction Engineering Inspector

Salary : $92,724.00 - $112,920.00 Annually
Location : City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057, WA
Job Type: AFSCME
Job Number: 26-00138
Department: CED - Development Engineering
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Job Description
The Development Engineering Team, a division of the City's Community and Economic Development Department, is recruiting for a Construction Engineering Inspector within the Construction Engineering section of the division. The Construction Engineering Inspector will help to ensure that private development and Capital Improvement Projects are designed, engineered, and constructed in accordance with the City's Codes and Standards, and provide a safe and enjoyable place to live and work. Our awesome group places a strong emphasis on teamwork and working together to accomplish our tasks. If this sounds of interest to you, read below for additional information.

This position frequently interacts with internal and external customers; therefore, the candidate will need to have excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.


Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review construction work in progress and construction materials to ensure compliance with specifications, plans and standards, and inspect construction to ensure compliance with City and other agencies' requirements.
• Inspect a variety of Public Works construction installation projects, including capital improvement projects, and development projects for conformance with specifications, City ordinances and regulations. Including but not limited to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer systems, streets, street lighting, traffic signal systems, electrical systems, and telephone cables as assigned.
• Examine construction site grades and provide for test of construction materials such as sand, gravel, concrete pour, and aggregates.
• Assess and test water mains and fire hydrants.
• Inspect trenching, placing and backfilling for the transformer wells, junction boxes, street light foundations, poles and installation of underground cables.
• Ensure project work conducted within the public right-of-way complies with approved traffic control.
• Prepare field notes, diaries, and as-built drawings using electronic devices and resources.
• Coordinate with design engineer, contractor, plan reviewer, manufacturer, and/or supplier to resolve design changes, errors, or deficiencies.
• Provide information to the general public on construction methods, materials, and specifications and permits.
• Research and respond to complaints.
• Prepare and maintain various records and reports concerning assigned projects, job status and progress, and work activities.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 years college-level coursework in construction management, engineering, or closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years journey-level development engineering (below-ground infrastructure) construction or inspection experience.
• Or 4 years of relevant education and experience.
• Valid drivers' license.
• Successful passing of a required driving record check.
• Successful passing of a required background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
• Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs.
• Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions (and indoors in an office occasionally).
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
• Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
• Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise from equipment.
• Work is performed within the right of way, and in high traffic conditions.

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact View email address on click.appcast.io at least 2 days prior to the need.

Selection Procedure


The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high-quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.


Communication from the City of Renton: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process: The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.
This position is represented by AFSCME, Local 2170, and the applicable benefits are as follows:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details.
• The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided.

Deferred Compensation Program

• The City contributes 3% of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.

Retirement Plan

• Employees are enrolled in either the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS) or the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
• The following position is required to be enrolled in PSERS*
  • Probation Officer

*If an employee was in PERS prior to 2006, the employee had the choice to remain in the PERS plan.

• Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.

VEBA
The City contributes 1% of base pay into individual employee VEBA accounts, which can be used to pay out of pocket medical expenses.

Life Insurance

• A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000.
• Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee.
• Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.

Long Term Disability Protection

• Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.

Flexible Benefits

• The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.

Vacation

• Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years).
• Employees may access their vacation immediately.

Sick Leave

• Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months.
• Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.

Employee Assistance Program

• A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.

Paydays

• The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year).

Holidays

• The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees, unless otherwise specified in a labor contract.

Hours of Work

• Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.

Transportation

• Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.

Please see the City of Renton Benefits webpage for more information.
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Please describe why you are interested in the Construction Engineering Inspector position with the City of Renton.
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Please check the areas you have experience in.

• I have 2 or more years of college-level coursework in construction management, engineering, or closely related field.
• I have 2 years or more of journey-level development engineering (below-ground infrastructure) construction or inspector experience.
• I have 4 years or more combined education and experience
• I have a valid driver's license

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Describe your background as it pertains to utility and roadway construction.
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Please summarize your experience evaluating construction plans and the construction work's compliance with those plans.
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Do you have experience preparing field notes and diaries of your completed work?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'Yes' to the question above, please describe your experience preparing field notes and diaries. If you answered 'No', please write N/A.
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Do you have any experience working with state auditors on transportation projects?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'Yes' to the question above, please describe your experience working with state auditors. If you answered 'No', please write N/A.
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Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates' names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions.Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes, I have read and understood the information listed above.

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