Senior Civil Inspector at Parsons in Fountain Valley, CA

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Job Description:

Civil Construction InspectorFountain Valley, California (Support projects across Orange County, California)

Parsons is the premier choice for world‑class design, engineering, and construction services—and we’re growing our team in California. We’re looking for experienced Civil Construction Inspectors who want to play a key role on complex, impactful infrastructure projects in and around Fountain Valley, CA, supporting work across the Orange County, CA.

If you’re passionate about quality, safety, and doing work that really matters to local communities, this role is for you.

Compensation

Competitive Prevailing Wage: This position is covered under California prevailing wage requirements, ensuring you are fairly and competitively compensated for your skills, experience, and the specialized nature of the work you perform.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be a key eyes‑and‑ears professional in the field, ensuring work is built right—the first time. In this role, you will:

• Perform complex construction inspection tasks on active job sites
• Provide continuous surveillance of assigned construction activities to verify compliance with codes, standards, and project specifications
• Focus on one or more technical areas such as soils, concrete, mechanical, civil, structural, and wastewater pipelines
• Support major wastewater treatment plant and sanitary sewer pipeline and force main projects

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect construction work to verify compliance with contract plans, specs, codes, regulations, and safety standards
• Review and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• Verify that materials and workmanship meet project and specification requirements
• Inspect plant and collection system construction performed by contractors
• Coordinate equipment and process isolations, shutdowns, and tie-ins
• Support safety efforts, including job hazard analyses
• Monitor contractor safety practices and traffic control plans; help maintain a safe work environment for employees, the public, and contractors
• Document and follow up on safety and traffic control issues and corrective actions
• Assist with maintaining accurate as-built drawings and verify contractor as‑builts
• Support Resident Engineers on field change orders, plan clarifications, and design changes
• Review and approve final drawings for record documentation
• Prepare and maintain detailed inspection records, including:
  • Daily inspection reports
  • Photo logs
  • Field test results
  • Force account reports
  • Extra work requests
  • Submittal files
  • Project logs
• Assist with monthly progress reports and participate in construction meetings
• Coordinate with contractors, utilities, regulatory agencies, city officials, and the public to minimize project impacts and ensure successful delivery

You’ll be expected and supported to travel and/or temporarily relocate to field sites as project needs require.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking civil construction inspection professionals who bring strong technical skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset.

Basic Qualifications

• Education:
  • 2‑year degree in a technical or construction‑related field, or
  • High school diploma with equivalent, relevant work experience
• Experience:
  • 5–8 years of related experience on heavy construction projects
  • Formal certification(s) from an independent organization, depending on inspection discipline (e.g., concrete, soils, mechanical, electrical, etc.)
• Technical Skills:
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and construction specifications
  • Strong understanding of construction means and methods in your area(s) of specialization
  • Ability to produce clear, detailed field documentation and reports
• Certificates:
  • OSHA 10-hour Outreach Training Program – Construction
  • OSHA Fall Protection
  • OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
• Preferred/Plus:
  • Experience and expertise in inspection of sewer manhole rehabilitation.
  • Background in wastewater treatment facilities, sewer collection systems, or large municipal infrastructure

Why Join Parsons?

At Parsons, you will:

• Work on essential infrastructure that protects public health and the environment
• Join a company recognized as a leader in Technical Services and Engineering
• Collaborate with a team of highly skilled professionals tackling complex, high‑profile projects
• Gain opportunities for growth, development, and exposure to multiple disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, pipeline, and more)
• Be part of a culture that values safety, quality, and innovation

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We’re looking for people who see this opportunity and don’t hesitate to act—professionals who take pride in their work, communicate well in the field, and want to see tangible results from their efforts.

• If this sounds like you, take your next step and apply today.

Security Clearance Requirement: None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $15.68 - $71.30

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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