About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $63,679.00 - $84,375.00/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location In this position, you can expect to start on-site at the Denver Wastewater Management Building (2000 W. 3rd Ave., Denver 80223) and in the ﬁ eld, ﬁve days/week. Who We Are & What You’ll Do The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website. DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need. Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. DOTI is seeking a highly skilled and motivated ROWS Construction Engineering Wastewater (CEW) Project Inspector to join our Wastewater Construction Engineering team. This role is central to ensuring that large-scale, complex private-development infrastructure—including sanitary sewer, storm drainage, ﬂood control, and stormwater quality systems—is constructed safely, sustainably, and in accordance with Denver’s engineering and environmental standards. As a CEW Project Inspector, you will provide advanced-level inspection, project coordination, and technical support across Denver’s expanding private-development landscape. Specifically, as the CEW Project Inspector, you will: Conduct thorough constructability reviews and evaluate project plans and specifications to ensure conformance with City standards and to identify potential conflicts, deficiencies, or coordination needs. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal engineering, inspection, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle. Plan, schedule, and perform recurring inspections—including preconstruction meetings, routine field inspections, and substantial completion/as built reviews. Prioritize compliance and provide solution-oriented field support. Perform review of wastewater assets and valuation that are dedicated to the City. Visit 6-8 project sites daily. Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, including inspection logs, field reports, meeting minutes, and field change documentation. Work with independent testing laboratories and coordinate materials, soils, and concrete testing as required by project specifications. Utilize tools such as drones, digital platforms, and AI supported applications to streamline inspections, research, and field verification. Support and promote a safe work environment by modeling safe practices and identifying jobsite hazards. Respond to and support interagency projects, including resolving permit conflicts and providing technical guidance as needed. Make independent field-based decisions based on project needs while ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and approved project specifications. This includes evaluating best product given the project phasing, schedule and monetary constraints through RFIs, change orders, amendments processes. Mentor and support junior inspection staff, contributing to knowledge transfer and professional development within the team. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support individual project and program needs. Participate in and, when appropriate, lead process improvement initiatives and revisions to City standards, procedures, and inspection practices. What You’ll Bring Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Advanced knowledge of wastewater and stormwater construction, inspection, and standards. Experience inspecting stormwater quality and detention systems per MHFD Volume 3. Strong communication, documentation, teamwork, and customer service skills. Ability to solve problems independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound ﬁ eld decisions. FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Certification (or ability to obtain shortly after hire). Experience with ﬂoodplain inspections, Elevations Certificates, and FEMA/NFIP compliance. Familiarity with Accela or other mobile inspection platforms. Commitment to LEAN continuous improvement, safety, and innovation. Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field of study. Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience inspecting construction projects for adherence to project plans and specifications, or construction project management involving the oversight and inspection of construction materials, methods, and equipment. Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab): Resume Detailed cover letter about your interest in public service as a Project Inspector. Tell us more about how you professionally prepared for this role. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until November 15, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible, no later than November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. About Everything Else Job Profile CE0426 Project Inspector To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $63,679.00 - $105,070.00 Target Pay $63,679.00 - $84,375.00/year Agency Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days’ notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Denver Jobs—sign up for job alerts now!

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