About Our Job

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $68,773.00 - $91,124.00/year, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to start on-site at the Denver Wastewater Management Building (2000 W. 3rd Ave., Denver 80223) and in the field, five days/week.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services.

For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.
• DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

DOTI is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Wastewater Project Inspector to join our Wastewater Construction Engineering team. This role is central to ensuring that large-scale, complex private-development infrastructure—including sanitary sewer, storm drainage, flood control, and stormwater quality systems—is constructed safely, sustainably, and in accordance with Denver’s engineering and environmental standards.

As a Senior Wastewater Project Inspector, you will provide advanced-level inspection, project coordination, and technical support across Denver’s expanding private-development landscape.

Specifically, as the Senior Wastewater Project Inspector, you will:

• Project & Customer Service Excellence - Set up and maintain administrative project folders completeness prior to conducting pre-construction meetings. Communicate permit deficiencies or constructability concerns to construction engineering teams following of permit approval. Prioritize and manage a portfolio of active private-development projects, updating construction status, while acting as a project copartner foreshadowing construction and project compliance needs. Build strong relationships with contractors, developers, inspectors, and internal partners to deliver exceptional customer service. Lead coordination with CDOT and Denver construction teams for wastewater infrastructure construction inspection on an as needed basis.
• Wastewater & Stormwater Field Inspection - Perform expert-level field inspections of sanitary sewer, storm drainage, detention, and water quality infrastructure built by private development. Inspect MHFD Volume 3 stormwater quality and detention facilities, including EDBs, outlet structures, pretreatment features, and permanent BMPs. Complete inspection cycles for pre-construction, active construction, substantial completion, TCO, and CO milestones. Ensure compliance with Denver Wastewater Standard Specifications, Details and Storm Drainage Design Criteria. Reduce rework and delays by proactively supporting construction teams in achieving full compliance.
• Assist as needed Floodplain & Environmental Compliance in a Team-based Approach - Floodplain field inspections and compliance reviews support. Verify construction activities in regulated floodplains, conduct field meetings, and support timely permit close-out. Review and certify Elevation Certificates prior to occupancy. Assist in reducing backlog of floodplain-related permits and inspections.
• UAS (Drone) Program Leadership - Serve as a lead operator in DOTI’s drone inspection program. Maintain FAA Part 107 certification and ensure safe, compliant UAS flight operations. Capture aerial imagery to support wastewater, stormwater, and floodplain inspection workflows. Help standardize drone operations and integration across internal teams for day-to-day and city-wide emergency operations.
• Team Leadership & Innovation - Mentor and support junior inspectors; provide cross-training in sanitary, storm, and floodplain inspection methods. Lead initiatives to enhance permitting, inspection, and closure processes with a focus on LEAN and continuous improvement. Support DOTI-wide efforts to standardize Accela Mobile App usage. Identify process inefficiencies and lead improvement projects to streamline inspection-to-acceptance workflows.
• Safety & Field Readiness - Maintain minimum safe driving scores. Complete and potentially lead assigned safety trainings. Pilot new safety technologies or innovation efforts. Obtain and maintain BNSF railroad safety certification as required. Promote and model a safe workplace culture.

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate is a reliable, adaptable team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills. They are organized, proactive, and eager to learn, with the ability to make thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced environment. They take pride in their work, value accountability, and consistently contribute to positive customer experiences while supporting team and performance goals.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have some or all of the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Advanced knowledge of wastewater and stormwater construction, inspection, and standards.
• Experience inspecting stormwater quality and detention systems per MHFD Volume 3.
• Strong communication, documentation, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Ability to solve problems independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound field decisions.
• FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Certification (or ability to obtain shortly after hire).
• Experience with floodplain inspections, Elevation Certificates, and FEMA/NFIP compliance.
• Familiarity with Accela or other mobile inspection platforms.
• Commitment to LEAN continuous improvement, safety, and innovation.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience in construction project management working on large and complex construction projects. (Positions will require experience in a specialized area)
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than April 15, at 11:59 p.m.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CE2409 Senior Project Inspector

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$68,773.00 - $113,476.00

Target Pay

$68,773.00 - $91,124.00/year, based on experience and education

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

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