Distribution Inspector

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

E2 Consulting Engineers is seeking experienced Distribution Inspectors to support natural gas distribution construction projects throughout the Denver Metro Area. The Distribution Inspector is responsible for monitoring construction activities to ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong field inspection experience with natural gas distribution systems, polyethylene pipe installation, and construction documentation. This position supports a long-term program with a stable workload, strong safety culture, and opportunities for career growth through additional certifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect natural gas distribution construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety requirements
• Monitor installation of polyethylene pipe and confirm correct material specifications (including SDR ratings)
• Observe and inspect plastic fusion operations including butt fusion, electrofusion, and saddle fusion
• Inspect materials prior to installation for defects such as gouges or chatter marks
• Ensure excavation activities comply with OSHA safety standards and project requirements
• Verify all underground utilities are located prior to excavation activities
• Monitor pressure testing, purging operations, and service installations
• Inspect meter set assemblies, service transfers, and abandonments
• Verify contractor Operator Qualifications (OQ) meet program requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation of construction activities using a web-based reporting system
• Maintain daily inspection reports, field notes, and as-built documentation
• Communicate effectively with contractors, project teams, agencies, and property owners
• Report safety concerns, incidents, or construction deviations immediately to project management

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• 4+ years of experience in natural gas distribution construction or inspection
• Experience with polyethylene pipe installation and plastic fusion processes
• Knowledge of gas distribution systems including low, medium, and high-pressure systems
• Understanding of 811 utility locating procedures
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Denver Metro area

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match.

Hourly rate for this position is $35 and $42 an hour. The starting rate will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

• Construction Sites and/or Client Right-of-Way (R.O.W.).
• Client testing facility (occasionally).
• Corporate office (occasionally).
• Reports to the Chief Inspector, based locally with respect to the projects.
• May require extensive driving to reach job sites and/or client/E2 offices.
• Frequent ascending and descending of ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms up in and out of pipeline bell-hole / trench / excavation.
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Lifting objects in excess of 50 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
• Ability to perform visual inspection of construction crew quality of work; using measuring devices; and/or assembly of fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Able to perform in both inside and outside environmental conditions in all four seasons throughout the continental United States - extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit) and/or extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit) for periods of more than one hour.
• Ability to sense potentially dangerous situations on a construction site, including hearing heavy machinery and vehicle back-up alarms.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.