Construction Inspector - Water Treatment Plant

Spotts, Stevens and McCoy is currently seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to support the construction of complex water treatment facilities. This is a senior-level field position for a detail-driven professional with deep experience across site/civil, structural, process mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & control (I&C) systems. If you have hands-on treatment plant construction experience and take pride in ensuring quality, compliance, and safety on critical infrastructure projects, we want to talk with you.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site inspection and oversight for water treatment facility construction projects.
• Verify contractor work for compliance with contract drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and applicable codes.
• Monitor and document construction activities across disciplines including site/civil, structural, process mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and I&C systems.
• Maintain detailed daily reports, quantity tracking, photo logs, RFIs, and progress documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and owners to address field issues and keep projects moving forward and participate in progress meetings.
• Support QA/QC processes including material inspections, testing coordination, and verification of installations.
• Promote jobsite safety and proactively identify risks, deficiencies, or non-conforming work.
• Utilize digital tools such as Microsoft Office for reporting and communication.

Education and Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering preferred.
• Experience implementing QA/QC programs and construction safety standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 5 years of senior-level inspection experience on water treatment facility projects.
• Certifications such as CCM, PMP, DBIA, NICET, or state-specific inspection credentials.
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, materials, codes, and industry standards.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Experience managing project documentation, reporting, and coordination across multiple disciplines.

This position is based out of our Reading PA office; however, there may be flexibility for a hybrid-remote work model.

About the Firm
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy, Inc. is a family-owned regional engineering, environmental and surveying firm headquartered in Reading PA with offices in Lancaster, West Chester and Lehigh Valley. We serve local and global clients from large, regional and national companies in the manufacturing, processing and high tech sectors to public municipalities and authorities. We engineer solutions for a better world by helping our clients plan, design, build, operate, and protect their infrastructure, assets, and resources. We keep our schools and community buildings safe from environmental hazards. We support our growing and expanding businesses and hospitals. We help municipalities to prepare and protect their infrastructure and resources. We keep water fresh and we keep air clean. We bring old buildings back to life with cutting-edge technology and leading-edge designs. We evaluate; we collaborate; we innovate.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Cafeteria-style benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time-off
• Hybrid work environment
• Free snacks & coffee
• Professional development assistance
• Wellness initiatives

SSM is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa (e.g. H-1B visa) for this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person