08/10/2026
Water, Sewer, and Storm Sewer QA/QC Specialist
Position Overview
The Water, Sewer, and Storm Sewer QA/QC Specialist is responsible for inspecting, auditing, and verifying the quality of underground utility construction projects. This position supports Kolb Grading’s commitment to safe, accurate, and high-quality work by ensuring water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, and stormwater infrastructure are installed according to approved plans, specifications, municipal standards, industry regulations, and company safety requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Conduct field inspections of water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer installation projects.
• Verify compliance with approved engineering plans, specifications, permits, and local utility standards.
• Inspect trench excavation, pipe bedding, backfill, compaction, and restoration activities.
• Confirm proper installation of water mains, valves, hydrants, service connections, manholes, catch basins, storm structures, and related appurtenances.
• Review pipe alignment, grade, elevations, and utility separation requirements.
• Monitor required testing and inspections.
• Document construction activities through reports, inspection records, photographs, and punch lists.
• Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Participate in project closeout and final acceptance inspections.
Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of utility construction, inspection, or QA/QC experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, permits, and utility standards.
• Preferred Qualifications
• NICET certification or other applicable QA/QC certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Municipal utility project experience.
• Experience working with water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong knowledge of underground utility construction methods and quality standards.
• Understanding of testing procedures, inspection documentation, and construction closeout requirements.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, specifications, and field conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify deficiencies or nonconforming work.
• Effective communication skills with field crews, project teams, inspectors, and municipal representatives.
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced construction environment.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to walk active construction sites and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb, and move throughout the workday as needed.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.