Field Inspector

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With more than 34,000 people in over 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. Arcadis is seeking a mid‑level Field Inspector to join our Resilience Water Construction Management Team in Phoenix, Arizona. This role focuses on supervising Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meter replacement projects and other municipal water and wastewater construction projects. Responsibilities AMI Field Inspector Responsibilities Inspect water meter installations and replacements to confirm compliance with approved designs, manufacturer specifications, and utility standards. Verify proper meter type, size, orientation, programming, register configuration, and endpoint/AMI device pairing. Inspect meter boxes, vaults, lids, setters, backflow components, and service connections for workmanship and safety. Confirm leak‑free installation, proper sealing, and restoration of disturbed surfaces. Validate correct installation and activation of AMI meters, endpoints, and communication devices. Verify meter commissioning, data transmission, and alignment with asset and customer information systems. Identify and document installation issues that could impact data accuracy, billing, or system performance. Coordinate with installation contractors, utility staff, and project managers and communicate inspection findings clearly and professionally to field crews. Support customer issue resolution related to meter installation concerns or observed anomalies. Ensure contractor and internal crews comply with safety regulations, traffic control plans, and utility policies. Identify hazardous conditions and require corrective action before work acceptance. Confirm field activities align with local, state, and utility regulatory requirements. Maintain detailed inspection records, including photos, measurements, and corrective actions. Document non‑conforming work, track resolutions, and support acceptance or rejection decisions. Provide daily or weekly inspection reports to project managers and utility stakeholders. Support audit trails for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Other General Construction Inspector Responsibilities Uphold quality assurance requirements and methodologies while monitoring code compliance matters. Inspecting and identifying deviations from general compliance with Contract Documents, effectively communicating required corrections to the contractor in a clear and professional manner. Reviewing submittals and other construction documents to propose technical solutions. Regular attendance and active participation in construction meetings, safety updates, and project site coordination meetings are expected. Monitoring and documenting contractor resource utilization for field changes, time and material work, and assisting in negotiating basic field construction changes. Verification of equipment and materials installation for payment purposes, maintenance of Payment Quantity documentation, and performing necessary mathematical calculations during inspection activities are integral aspects of the position. During daily inspections, the inspector must ensure compliance with Arcadis’ project safety guidelines. Required Qualifications 3–5 years of inspection experience in water utility operations, metering, construction inspection, or AMI deployments. Direct experience with water meter installations or AMI programs strongly preferred. Key Skills and Attributes Hands‑on experience with construction inspection activities, background in water distribution, metering, wastewater systems, pump stations, and pipeline construction or rehabilitation. Strong oral and written communication skills, data organization and analysis, problem‑solving with math‑driven solutions, ability to manage multiple priorities, and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook). Preferred Qualifications Ability to lift 50 lbs. Willingness to use personal vehicle for site visits; mileage reimbursed at federal government rate. Experience in one or more trades: civil/site, concrete, structural, mechanical, process equipment, HVAC, electrical, or instrumentation. Continuing education diploma or certification in construction related area, associate’s degree in civil engineering technology, construction, or related field. NICET certification or OSHA 10 safety and confined space entry training. Benefits Full‑time and part‑time positions include medical, dental, and vision coverage; employee assistance program; 401(k); short‑term and long‑term disability; accidental death and dismemberment; life insurance; paid parental leave; reward and recognition program; optional wellness benefits, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement. Employees receive nine paid holidays and 15 days paid time off that accrue annually. Salary range: $70,000–$107,000, based on experience, education, and location. Equal Opportunity Employer Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Poutrix