Site Inspector (Stormwater Inspector)

Job Description

Job Description

NOVA Engineering is hiring a Construction Site Inspector to work on utilities and wastewater projects for local municipalities in the north Atlanta, GA metro area. The inspector will perform on-site inspections of land development, construction, and stormwater facilities to ensure compliance with approved site plans, erosion & sedimentation controls, grading, drainage, stormwater management, public infrastructure installation, and local / state / federal environmental and construction regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect construction sites during different phases (e.g. site grading, utilities installation, stormwater control measures, paving, final site clean-up) to ensure they conform to approved site plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Enforce erosion, sedimentation, and runoff controls; verify proper installation, maintenance, and effectiveness of Best Management Practices (BMPs) during and after construction.
• Review site plan elements (e.g. drainage, stormwater detention / retention, stormwater outlets, buffers, wetlands, stream buffers) on-site to ensure correct grading, slopes, as-built conditions match plans.
• Observe and document site conditions, take measurements, record deviations or nonconformities; issue correction notices or stop work orders as needed.
• Coordinate with permit holders (contractors, engineers, developers), other city staff, and regulatory agencies to resolve site compliance issues.
• Maintain records of inspections, site observations, corrective actions, and as‐built documentation.
• Provide feedback and field input for plan reviews, permitting, and changes in design, when site conditions necessitate.
• Respond to citizen complaints or concerns related to site development (erosion, runoff, sediment, etc.).
• Assist in ensuring the city’s compliance with stormwater regulations (e.g. MS4 permit requirements) and any state / federal environmental statutes regarding land disturbance.
• Work safely on construction sites; ensure the site inspector follows all safety protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

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In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits :

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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