Civil Engineering Inspector
- 150 Commerce Valley Drive West, Thornhill, ON, L3T 7Z3, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
What if you could redefine what’s possible?
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With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
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The Opportunity
Build the Future With Us
Join our Power team as a Civil Inspector, based in our Thornhill office, with flexible part-time or full-time opportunities available. Reporting to the Construction Audit and Inspection Manager, you will help ensure civil utility infrastructure is constructed safely, accurately, and in accordance with design, regulatory, and client requirements.
Your work will support a diverse portfolio of projects across T&D, Utilities, EV Charging Infrastructure, Power Generation, Renewables, Hydro & Dams, Energy Storage, Underground Tunnelling, and more, giving you exposure to exciting projects and opportunities to grow your field expertise.
Your Impact
- Review civil design drawings, construction documentation, specifications, permits, and project requirements to help set projects up for successful field execution.
- Perform field audits and inspections to verify construction aligns with design, regulatory, safety, and client standards, including applicable CSA requirements, O. Reg. 22/04 and MTO Book 7.
- Monitor civil utility construction activities, including excavation, duct structures, concrete works, chambers, road and sidewalk restoration, curbs, and associated infrastructure.
- Document construction progress through comprehensive daily activity logs, measurements, field observations, drawing markups, photographs, deficiencies, changes, and relevant site conditions.
- Identify and report quality, safety, and administrative non-conformances, supporting timely resolution of deficiencies through the applicable NCR process.
- Verify contractor measurements, monthly billing, construction quantities, materials, and Change Orders, maintaining accurate supporting field records.
- Support safe project delivery by completing Field Risk Assessments and Hazard Evaluations, reviewing contractor safety procedures, participating in site tailboards, and contributing to pre-construction and lessons-learned meetings.
- Drive effective project closeout by completing final walkdowns, documenting deficiencies, supporting warranty holdback release, reviewing as-built packages, and preparing Project Finalization Reports.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Certified Technician/Technologist designation, or equivalent Civil Engineering education and relevant experience.
- Experience in construction inspection, contract administration, civil infrastructure, municipal construction, utilities, or electrical distribution construction is preferred.
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Electrical Utility Safety Rules, and applicable civil and structural construction standards, including CSA, ASTM, OPSS, and ACI, is an asset.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and ability to travel to assigned construction sites.
- Ability to perform fieldwork outdoors in extreme or changing weather conditions and flexibility regarding hours of work.
- Strong field judgment and ability to independently assess construction workmanship, compliance, measurements, and deficiencies.
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear and accurate technical documentation, including daily inspection records, photographs, measurements, drawing markups, and closeout documentation.
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with contractors, client representatives, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
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Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $79,300 – $105,100
MB & ON: $72,400 – $99,700
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $71,700 – $95,200
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in helping deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality infrastructure that powers communities across Ontario and beyond.
At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Inspect and audit civil utility construction to verify compliance with design documents, regulations, safety requirements, and client standards. Document field progress and deficiencies, verify quantities and billing, support safe project delivery, and contribute to project closeout.
Requirements
Candidates should have a Certified Technician or Technologist designation, or equivalent civil engineering education and relevant experience; experience in construction inspection, civil infrastructure, utilities, or related work is preferred. The role also calls for knowledge of applicable safety and construction standards, a valid Ontario driver’s licence, fieldwork flexibility, sound independent judgment, and strong technical documentation and communication skills.
Skills
- Construction Inspection
- Civil Infrastructure
- Field Auditing
- Contract Administration
- Construction Documentation
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quantity Verification
- Change Order Review
- Field Risk Assessment
- Technical Reporting
- Deficiency Management
- Contractor Coordination
- Civil Construction Standards
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Energy
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Civil Utility Infrastructure
- Construction Inspection
- Field Audits
- Design Drawings
- Construction Documentation
- CSA Requirements
- Ontario Regulation 22/04
- MTO Book 7
- Excavation
- Duct Structures
- Concrete Works
- Road Restoration
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Electrical Utility Safety Rules
- ASTM
- OPSS
- ACI
- Non-Conformance Reports
- Field Risk Assessments
- Hazard Evaluations
- Contractor Safety Procedures
- Construction Quantities
- Change Orders
- As-Built Packages
- Project Closeout
- Ontario Driver’s Licence