Water/Wastewater Facilities Inspector

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Louis, MO

Reporting To: Greg Jovanovic

Description

Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Construction Inspector to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team. 

The CEI will oversee and monitor infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with contract specifications, design plans, and regulatory standards. This role involved acting as the primary on-site representative for the project owner, collaborating with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to facilitate successful project completion.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Inspect construction, rehabilitation, and upgrade activities at water and wastewater treatment facilities, including process systems and supporting infrastructure
• Verify work complies with approved plans, specifications, permits, and regulatory requirements
• Observe installation and testing of mechanical, piping, electrical, and process equipment such as pumps, valves, tanks, blowers, clarifiers, and chemical feed systems
• Monitor and document startup, functional testing, commissioning, and performance testing of facility systems
• Coordinate with contractors, plant operators, engineers, and regulatory representatives to address field issues
• Maintain detailed daily inspection reports, progress photos, quantities, and as-built documentation
• Track equipment deliveries and confirm installation aligns with approved submittals and shop drawings
• Identify deficiencies, non-conforming work, and assist with corrective actions and punch list resolution
• Monitor contractor compliance with site safety plans, confined space, lockout/tagout, and OSHA requirements
• Support project closeout activities, including final inspections, O&M manual review, and warranty documentation
  
  
  

What you'll need

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree or technical training in civil, mechanical, electrical, or environmental fields preferred
• 3+ years of construction inspection experience, with emphasis on water or wastewater treatment facilities
• Strong understanding of treatment plant processes (water or wastewater), including mechanical and process systems
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and guidelines such as AWWA, WEF, EPA, and state/local permitting agencies
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, P&IDs, shop drawings, and control diagrams
• Experience documenting inspections, testing, and commissioning activities
• Strong communication skills for working with contractors, plant staff, engineers, and inspectors
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work on active treatment facilities and construction sites
• Certifications such as NICET (Construction Inspection), Water/Wastewater Operator, ACI, or state inspection certifications preferred (or ability to obtain)
• Comfortable using field technology and reporting tools (tablets, Excel, inspection software)
  
  
  

Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development
• A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside

Gonzalez is a rapidly growing, dynamic, professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, construction management, and construction inspection. Our clientele includes large and small water, sewer, and utility districts; departments of transportation and other public transportation agencies; and municipalities throughout the Midwest.

Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.