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Work type72% On-site
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AZAD Technology Partners
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Construction Inspector
AZAD Technology Partners·Vancouver, Washington
Job functions:
$25 - $45.09/hr
Bachelor's degree in architecture
11-50 employees
Job Description
Join AZAD Technology Partners as a Construction Inspector and perform quality assurance inspection services on projects that vary in nature and may include high voltage transmission, substation, fiber optic, telecommunication, and non-electric facility work. Project duration may extend up to several months and may require up to 95% travel and work in distant and isolated locations throughout the service area of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, northern California and western Wyoming.
This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is full time on site based in Vancouver, WA with onsite 5 days per week. The hourly pay rate for this position (which includes a health and welfare fringe benefit of $5.09) is between $33.06 and $45.09 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.
The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:
A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Inspection technology is preferred.
Relevant coursework such as drafting, mathematics and construction technology is highly preferred.
With a degree, 5 yrs of previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience in construction is required.
Experience should be directly related to Building Construction, Building Inspection, and Site civil construction inspection.
Knowledge of requirements associated with OSHA 1910.269.
Technical experience that has provided a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional applications of engineering techniques related to the field of construction.
Experience demonstrating a solid understanding, both theoretical and practical, of engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to different branches of engineering.
Ability to use computer, camera, telephone, and BPA VHF radio in the field.
Demonstrated experience with the following:
Safety Standards
Electrical Principles
Grounding Principles and Ground Potential Rise hazards
Rigging
Load Securement (DOT)
Erosion Sediment Control
Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measures (SPCC)
Identifying confined space hazards
Identifying exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment
Identifying nominal voltage of exposed live parts
Identifying minimum approach distances corresponding to the voltages
Identifying proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed energized parts of electric equipment
Reading and interpreting Contracts, Construction Drawings and Specifications.
Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required.
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of Site Civil Engineering Infrastructure Construction
Knowledge of Construction Practices involved in Site development, Transmission, Substation, Telecommunication, and Non-Electric Facilities
Electronic technician work experience preferred. Knowledge of test equipment is recommended to confirm the tests are being properly executed.
Transmission Lines and non-Electric Plant Construction experience
Construction and inspection experience specifically outlined in the inspection tasks below:
Pioneering roads (i.e., excavating, grading, culvert and various water management or outfalls)
Utilize baselines and detailed topographic drawings for locations
Potholing for Underground Utilities
Site Blasting
Rock Crushing
Surveying
Drainage
Identification of imported materials
Transmission Lines Construction Experience
Footings (i.e., grillage, direct embed, drilled shaft, spread, etc.)
Wood pole construction (i.e., handling, setting, drilling, etc.)
Light Duty Steel Construction
Engineered Steel Construction (i.e., lattice, tubular)
Assembly of steel including jacking of components
Crane Erection
Helicopter construction (e.g., erecting transmission structures, stringing sockline, material delivery, etc.)
Hardware installation
Stringing and Sagging Principles
Fiber Optic Construction Experience
Special handling requirements for OPGW and ADSS
Splicing, Termination and Testing
Vault installation
Substation Construction Experience
Grounding systems including ground rods, exothermic welds
Trench and Conduit installed Cable
Foundations (i.e., spread footings, drilled shafts)
Structural supports (i.e., pedestals, lattice, tubular, etc.)
Bus Work
Knowledge of CAD welding
Installation of indoor and outdoor cable
Installation of switchyard surfacing
Installation of control and relay racks, or rack segments, including wiring interconnections
Installation and testing of backup generation (e.g., generators and batteries)
Test and Energization
Telecommunication Construction Experience
Underground directional boring
Antenna, Ice shield, ice bridge and waveguide installations
Antenna alignment
Rack installation
Wiring and Installation of communications equipment
Communications battery installation and testing
Install rigid waveguide and test antenna systems for proper propagation characteristics
Test communications systems including fiber and radio, Network management alarm systems, multiplex, data and voice commutations terminations.
Non-Electric Construction Experience
Practices typical of commercial construction
Installation of utilities (i.e., direct bury, conduit and OH)
Foundations, Framing (i.e., wood, steel), Masonry, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Fire Suppression, Security Systems
Commissioning and Testing and Balancing of Systems
Civil Site Development Experience
Logging and Clearing land, including grubbing and low impact logging techniques when working in environmentally sensitive areas.
Knowledge / experience sufficient to use inspector tools (e.g., theodolite) and to observe and validate appropriate/correct use of electronic test gear.AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.
Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.
AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.
Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.
If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.
EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.
U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.
AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.
Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.
AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.
AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.
AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.
AZAD Technology Partners
Construction Inspector
Vancouver, Washington
Added 1d ago11-50 employees
Job functions:
$25 - $45.09/hr
Bachelor's degree in architecture
Job Description
Join AZAD Technology Partners as a Construction Inspector and perform quality assurance inspection services on projects that vary in nature and may include high voltage transmission, substation, fiber optic, telecommunication, and non-electric facility work. Project duration may extend up to several months and may require up to 95% travel and work in distant and isolated locations throughout the service area of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, northern California and western Wyoming.
This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is full time on site based in Vancouver, WA with onsite 5 days per week. The hourly pay rate for this position (which includes a health and welfare fringe benefit of $5.09) is between $33.06 and $45.09 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.
The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:
A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Inspection technology is preferred.
Relevant coursework such as drafting, mathematics and construction technology is highly preferred.
With a degree, 5 yrs of previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience in construction is required.
Experience should be directly related to Building Construction, Building Inspection, and Site civil construction inspection.
Knowledge of requirements associated with OSHA 1910.269.
Technical experience that has provided a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional applications of engineering techniques related to the field of construction.
Experience demonstrating a solid understanding, both theoretical and practical, of engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to different branches of engineering.
Ability to use computer, camera, telephone, and BPA VHF radio in the field.
Demonstrated experience with the following:
Safety Standards
Electrical Principles
Grounding Principles and Ground Potential Rise hazards
Rigging
Load Securement (DOT)
Erosion Sediment Control
Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measures (SPCC)
Identifying confined space hazards
Identifying exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment
Identifying nominal voltage of exposed live parts
Identifying minimum approach distances corresponding to the voltages
Identifying proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed energized parts of electric equipment
Reading and interpreting Contracts, Construction Drawings and Specifications.
Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required.
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of Site Civil Engineering Infrastructure Construction
Knowledge of Construction Practices involved in Site development, Transmission, Substation, Telecommunication, and Non-Electric Facilities
Electronic technician work experience preferred. Knowledge of test equipment is recommended to confirm the tests are being properly executed.
Transmission Lines and non-Electric Plant Construction experience
Construction and inspection experience specifically outlined in the inspection tasks below:
Pioneering roads (i.e., excavating, grading, culvert and various water management or outfalls)
Utilize baselines and detailed topographic drawings for locations
Potholing for Underground Utilities
Site Blasting
Rock Crushing
Surveying
Drainage
Identification of imported materials
Transmission Lines Construction Experience
Footings (i.e., grillage, direct embed, drilled shaft, spread, etc.)
Wood pole construction (i.e., handling, setting, drilling, etc.)
Light Duty Steel Construction
Engineered Steel Construction (i.e., lattice, tubular)
Assembly of steel including jacking of components
Crane Erection
Helicopter construction (e.g., erecting transmission structures, stringing sockline, material delivery, etc.)
Hardware installation
Stringing and Sagging Principles
Fiber Optic Construction Experience
Special handling requirements for OPGW and ADSS
Splicing, Termination and Testing
Vault installation
Substation Construction Experience
Grounding systems including ground rods, exothermic welds
Trench and Conduit installed Cable
Foundations (i.e., spread footings, drilled shafts)
Structural supports (i.e., pedestals, lattice, tubular, etc.)
Bus Work
Knowledge of CAD welding
Installation of indoor and outdoor cable
Installation of switchyard surfacing
Installation of control and relay racks, or rack segments, including wiring interconnections
Installation and testing of backup generation (e.g., generators and batteries)
Test and Energization
Telecommunication Construction Experience
Underground directional boring
Antenna, Ice shield, ice bridge and waveguide installations
Antenna alignment
Rack installation
Wiring and Installation of communications equipment
Communications battery installation and testing
Install rigid waveguide and test antenna systems for proper propagation characteristics
Test communications systems including fiber and radio, Network management alarm systems, multiplex, data and voice commutations terminations.
Non-Electric Construction Experience
Practices typical of commercial construction
Installation of utilities (i.e., direct bury, conduit and OH)
Foundations, Framing (i.e., wood, steel), Masonry, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Fire Suppression, Security Systems
Commissioning and Testing and Balancing of Systems
Civil Site Development Experience
Logging and Clearing land, including grubbing and low impact logging techniques when working in environmentally sensitive areas.
Knowledge / experience sufficient to use inspector tools (e.g., theodolite) and to observe and validate appropriate/correct use of electronic test gear.AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.
Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.
AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.
Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.
If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.
EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.
U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.
AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.
Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.
AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.
AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.
AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.
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Who's Hiring
- NWM Risk Management97
- Greenman-Pedersen47
- WSP33
- Atlas Technical Consultants32
- Fisher Associates25
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services74
- Construction & Real Estate14
- Energy3
- Government & Public Sector3
- Insurance1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction inspector jobs.
- High school diploma or associate degree in construction technology or a related field
- ICC Residential or Commercial Building Inspector certification
- Two or more years of field experience in construction, contracting, or trades
- Working knowledge of IBC, IRC, or applicable local building codes
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites
Tips for Your Construction Inspector Job Search
List certifications front and center
Hiring managers scan for ICC, NICET, or ACI credentials in the first few lines of your resume. Put your active certifications directly under your name and contact info, not buried in a skills section at the bottom.
Tailor your resume to the inspection type
A resume that lists every project type you've touched dilutes your signal. If the posting calls for structural or fire-protection inspection, reorder your experience so the most relevant projects lead each job entry.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists construction inspector openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings that match your code knowledge
Job postings often specify IBC, IRC, NEC, or local municipal codes. Check which code edition the jurisdiction uses before applying, and reference your experience with that specific edition in your cover letter.
Prepare field scenario answers before interviews
Interviewers routinely ask how you handled a contractor disputing your deficiency notice or a failed framing inspection. Prepare two or three real examples with specific outcomes, not general descriptions of your process.
Negotiate your vehicle and equipment allowance
Many construction inspector roles require your own vehicle and tools. Before accepting an offer, confirm whether a mileage reimbursement, truck allowance, or equipment stipend is included, because these details vary widely between public-agency and private-firm postings.
Construction Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most construction inspectors?
The companies hiring the most construction inspectors right now include NWM Risk Management, Greenman-Pedersen, and WSP, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal governments, county building departments, and large engineering firms consistently account for the bulk of open positions.
How many construction inspector jobs are remote?
About 28% of construction inspector openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because site visits are central to the work. Plan review, permitting coordination, and compliance documentation are the sub-functions most likely to be performed remotely or on a hybrid schedule.
How do you become a construction inspector?
Start by building hands-on experience in the trades, general contracting, or construction management, since most employers require a working knowledge of how buildings go together before you inspect them. Earn an ICC certification in your target inspection category, such as residential building, commercial building, or electrical. Some jurisdictions also require a state license, so check your local building department's requirements before applying.
Can you get hired as a construction inspector with little or no experience?
Yes, some entry-level construction inspector roles are open to candidates with a relevant associate degree or vocational training and no prior inspection experience, particularly at municipal building departments that offer on-the-job training. Apprenticeship backgrounds in carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work are treated as equivalent experience by many hiring managers. Earning an ICC certification before applying strengthens your application even when your field hours are limited.
What does the construction inspector interview process look like?
Most construction inspector interviews include a phone screen followed by one or two in-person rounds. Expect technical questions about code interpretation, deficiency documentation, and how you handle contractor disputes on site. Public-agency roles often add a structured panel interview scored against written criteria. Private-firm interviews tend to be less formal but typically include a review of your certification history and a discussion of project types you have inspected.
Where can I find and apply to construction inspector jobs?
You can find and apply to construction inspector jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings, find roles that match your certifications and experience level, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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