Utility Inspector

We are seeking an experienced Utility Inspector / Field Auditor to support gas distribution construction and operations across highly regulated urban environments in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and procedural adherence across multiple jurisdictions and work groups. The ideal candidate is confident working independently in the field, demonstrates strong professional judgment, and brings a collaborative, safety-first mindset. Inspectors will provide consistent QA/QC oversight, identify procedural non-conformances, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts through accurate documentation and professional field engagement. Responsibilities: • Perform field inspections and audits of gas distribution construction and maintenance activities • Verify compliance with approved procedures, company standards, and regulatory requirements • Identify procedural gaps, safety risks, and quality issues with objective, defensible documentation • Exercise professional judgment while maintaining credibility and constructive relationships in the field • Support consistency across union and non-union crews, internal personnel, and contractors • Document daily field observations using designated digital reporting systems • Complete written reports following incidents or significant procedural violations when required • Participate in weekly team meetings and ongoing communication with supervisory leadership • Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement Qualifications: • Ability and willingness to complete required Operator Qualification (OQ) training and performance evaluations for covered tasks (computer-based and hands-on) • Comfort reviewing and applying operating & maintenance manuals, field alerts, and updated procedures • Experience with mobile inspection or field observation applications preferred • Ability to quickly adapt to new digital tools and documentation systems • Prior experience inspecting or auditing gas distribution construction or operations • Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and regulatory expectations in urban utility environments • Excellent attention to detail and documentation quality • Ability to work independently while remaining aligned with program expectations • Strong communication skills and professional field presence • Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for travel between job sites Compensation: $80,000+• Perform field inspections and audits of gas distribution construction and maintenance activities • Verify compliance with approved procedures, company standards, and regulatory requirements • Identify procedural gaps, safety risks, and quality issues with objective, defensible documentation • Exercise professional judgment while maintaining credibility and constructive relationships in the field • Support consistency across union and non-union crews, internal personnel, and contractors • Document daily field observations using designated digital reporting systems • Complete written reports following incidents or significant procedural violations when required • Participate in weekly team meetings and ongoing communication with supervisory leadership • Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement Compensation: $80,000 per year

Created: 2026-03-04