Civil Inspector

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Provide field-based civil and structural inspection expertise to ensure assets, facilities, and construction activities are safe, compliant, fit-for-purpose, and maintained in accordance with applicable engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and Asset Integrity Management processes. The Civil Inspector serves as the frontline assurance resource for civil and structural integrity, identifying degradation mechanisms, driving timely corrective actions, and supporting reliable business operations.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Asset Integrity Management
  • Perform inspections of civil and structural assets including concrete structures, foundations, equipment pedestals, retaining walls, drainage systems, structural steel, roads, and other fixed infrastructure.
  • Ensure inspection intervals are established and maintained.
  • Identify deterioration, damage, settlement, corrosion, structural distress, and other integrity concerns.
  • Recognize conditions requiring engineering involvement and escalate appropriately.
• Inspection and Quality Assurance
  • Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, construction standards, and approved work practices.
  • Witness and document inspection hold points and testing activities.
  • Verify material traceability, certifications, and quality documentation.
• Corrective Action Management
  • Develop and manage CAIRs and corrective action documentation.
  • Prepare repair recommendations, sketches, and supporting technical information.
  • Utilize inspection management systems to document findings and track corrective actions.
• HSSE Leadership
  • Demonstrate visible safety leadership.
  • Stop unsafe work when necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with PTW, LOTO, excavation, lifting, and working-at-height requirements.
• Documentation and Reporting
  • Maintain complete inspection records and auditable documentation.
  • Generate high-quality inspection reports and recommendations.
• Key Challenges
  • Managing a large portfolio of civil and structural assets with varying risk profiles.
  • Identifying developing integrity issues before they become operational or safety risks.
  • Balancing inspection schedules, corrective actions, and operational priorities.
• Dimensions Internal Interfaces
  • Asset Integrity
  • Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Operations
  • Maintenance
  • Turnaround and Project Teams
  • HSSE External Interfaces
  • Contractors
  • Construction Management Teams
  • Engineering Service Providers

Ideal Background

Education: Associate Degree, Diploma, or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Drafting & Design Technology, Construction Management, or related discipline.

Certification: Certification/Training for ISO 9000/Lead Auditor, Special Practices (NDE; Welding), Vendor Surveillance Management and Construction Activities Inspection Methods is preferred.

Experience: Experience as a Civil Inspector, Civil/Structural Designer, Civil Engineer, or related field role. Industrial, refinery, petrochemical, energy, or heavy construction experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical
  • Civil and structural inspection experience.
  • Knowledge of concrete and structural steel systems.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • AutoCAD proficiency.
• Behavioral
  • Strong safety leadership.
  • Effective stakeholder management.
  • Sound technical judgment.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders or perform duties utilizing a safety harness while working at elevated heights.
• Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs while carrying equipment.
• Ability to perform work outdoors or in process units in hot or cold climates.
• Ability to perform duties within confined spaces for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as a fire-retardant jumpsuit, safety glasses, ear plugs and hard hat.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. 

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.