Engineering Inspectors

The City of Cambridge Department of Public Works is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Inspector to manage inspections of the City’s sewer, combined sewer and storm drain collection systems and construction associated with utility and surface improvements. This position is an opportunity to learn about the city’s infrastructure; work with a highly motivated and dedicated staff of engineers; and contribute to the improvement of the City’s overall infrastructure.

Under the supervision of the City Engineer and the Director of Engineering Services, the Engineering Inspector will perform the following duties:

• Inspect construction, repairs and maintenance by public and private contractors of municipal infrastructure including: streets and sidewalks; sewer, combined sewer and storm drain collection systems; water distribution system; parks and related facilities.
• Inspect and monitor construction activities for conformance with approved plans and other permit requirements.
• Document construction activities through as-built drawings and daily electronic inspection logs
• Investigate and enforce ordinances and regulations related to Public Works operations; including the City’s Sewer Use Regulations by inspecting public and private facilities that discharge wastewater and stormwater to the City’s sewer, combined sewer and storm drain collection systems.
• Coordinate and oversee the City’s pipeline cleaning and television inspection program.
• Investigate the cause of blockages or service disruptions in the City’s sewer, combined sewer and storm drain collection systems. Collaborate with DPW maintenance personnel to rectify these problems.
• Investigate and trace sources of illicit discharges entering the sanitary sewer and stormwater drainage system.
• Perform sampling and basic field-testing of stormwater runoff.
• Review excavation and building permit applications to ensure that proposed work is compliant with DPW standard specifications, accessibility requirements, stormwater management policies and streetscape design standards.
• Participate in the City’s emergency operations including, but not limited to, snow operations and heavy rainfall events.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.