Civil Inspector

LOCATION: Surrey, BC.
LEVEL: Intermediate to Senior

As an infrastructure consultancy acting as owner’s representatives for utility and municipal clients, Maven delivers projects and services that will serve the communities where we live, work and play. And it starts with our people - motived to do our best work and make an impact.

We are looking for a construction inspector who has a strong civil background in underground utility infrastructure construction projects, and most importantly algins with our team core values (Safety, Wellbeing, Respect, Quality, Collaborate, Growth Mindset). This position is based in the Surrey area and is responsible for a portfolio of civil construction projects owned by our Power Utility client. There are a number of on-going capital and maintenance projects of varying size.

**Why Join Maven**:

- Grow with us - Take on new projects and learn with our experienced team
- Work on interesting projects - from infrastructure upgrades to maintenance
- Be supported through training, team meetings, peer coaching, and townhalls
- Receive competitive compensation and health benefits
- Attend staff events and contribute to our Share 1% program
- Work in a professional, friendly, and respectful culture - named as a Best Place to Work for Inclusion and Mental Health
- Work in a flexible and hybrid work environment - work remotely from home
- Contribute to a growth-oriented business - Maven has been recognized as one of the fastest growing professional service companies in Western Canada

**Responsibilities**:

- Inspection of existing structures and related civil work during project planning
- Provide feedback regarding the constructability of proposed design prior to design completion
- Hold pre-construction meeting to review the design drawings, Client standards/specification as well as inspection witness and hold points with the civil constructor
- Inspection of installed structures and related civil work through all stages of construction and/or repair to ensure the work is completed in compliance with Client Standards, designs, specifications, and quality requirements
- Act as field delegate of the Client's Designer and/or Professional Engineer, perform the Distribution Engineering Underground Civil Construction Field Review Requirements, unless directed otherwise by the Professional Engineer, and communicate/coordinate field related design issues with the Designer/Engineer
- Provide civil inspection reports reflecting compliance of the work to design drawings and Client standards
- All communication and direction to the civil constructor about nonconforming work must be identified and disclosed in writing while on site at the time of the Field Review. Civil Inspection report shall be completed and submitted no later than three working days from the inspection via the Client's QA Mobile Inspection App. Reports typically include Pre-Job Meeting Guide, Daily Inspection Report, Non-Standard Report, Photos, Marked Drawings, Civil Completion Certificate, and may include reviewing completion of Spatial Asset Management (SAM) records.

**What we are looking for**:

- Diploma of technology in Civil Engineering and 4 years experience performing related technical and inspection work or 7 years equivalent combination of training and experience
- May be eligible to be registered with ASTTBC as an Applied Science Technologist or ASTT Certified Public Works Inspector
- Experience working with professional engineers as their delegate and understanding the requirements of EGBC compliant field review reporting and record keeping
- Experience working with contractors and project managers to address construction deficiencies, coordinating site related civil construction issues, and have knowledge of construction worker engagement and coordination practices
- Experience performing field reviews for civil construction in Canada
- Experience working in construction environment of underground municipal or underground utility infrastructure
- Experience working in proximity to other utilities (gas, electric, communications, water, sewer, storm, etc)
- Able to read and interpret all types of construction drawings (including electrical and other utility drawings) and interpret the information with respect to site condition impact to design/construction drawings
- Prior to commencement of work, successful completion of Client's Power System Safety Protection (PSSP) Category 2 & 3, Distribution Component Training (DBC)
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Proficient with MS Office software and Adobe, working knowledge of AutoCAD and Client’s Spatial Asset Management (SAM) and Distribution Analysis and Design (DAD) programs is an asset
- Understanding of requirements and ability to convey information needed for as-constructed mark-ups for drafters to create appropriate record drawings is an asset
- Understanding of relevant design codes, standards, and guidelines such as MMCD, municipal requirements, AASHTO, NB