Ljb Inc.
A national engineering firm offering civil, structural, geospatial, safety and environmental services.
Inspect waterline construction projects to ensure compliance with utility standards.
1 days ago
$25
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Miamisburg, OH
Onsite
Company Size
431 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Project Management
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Geospatial Services
Safety Services
Environmental Services
Transportation / Traffic
Water
Wastewater
Role
Description
plan review
site inspection
valve cards
material verification
pressure test
contract review
- Complete a follow-up review of prints and a field check of all plans designed by the water utility company when engineering has been completed.
- Attending pre-construction meeting and complete daily inspections of construction of waterlines including the water utility company lines, developer projects to ensure compliance with the water utility company’s standards and regulations.
- Prepare valve cards and hydrant cares and provide numbering and placing on distribution map.
- Place a new main in service and notify the fire department along with local officials.
- Verify delivery of all material when ordered by the water utility company to ensure accuracy of delivery. Along with checking materials out of the water utility company stock yard when picked up by the contractor and charging out materials from the water utility company stock to ensure accuracy of inventory.
- Perform observations on all large taps on the water utility company’s waterlines.
- Maintaining daily inspection reports, mileage reports and time ticks for every project.
- Reviewing video tape of project prior to the start of construction.
- Occasionally travel to other project locations within Ohio.
- Perform the filling of all lines, witness pressure tests, flush and sample for bacteria testing. Afterwards, deliver the samples to filter plant.
- Review signed contract agreements between contractor and the water utility company for construction project guidelines.
- Locating main line valves and verifying operation to ensure shut down.
Requirements
construction drawings
construction trades
technical degree
3+ years
lead waterlines
as-built docs
- Understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.
- Ability to work independently and in team settings.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to traverse worksite in different types of weather and bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to make observations.
- Understanding of construction trades and installation work
- High school diploma or equivalent required, technical degree preferred.
- Understands the exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
- When renewing or replacing waterlines, able to check service lines for type of setting (inside meter or pit meter), whether it a long or short service and the total number of service connections.
- 3+ years of fabrication, installation and/or construction related experience, required.
- Ability to pass background checks, drug tests and MVR check.
- Experience with lead water line replacement and lead piping documentation is required.
- Ability to complete “as-built” documentation per the water utility company guidelines.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- must pass background checks, drug tests and mvr (motor vehicle record) check.
Company
Overview
1966 Founded
Year of Establishment
The firm was established in 1966 by Lockwood, Jones & Beals.
#300 Ranked
ENR Top 500 Design Firms
Ranked #300 on ENR’s 2025 Top 500 Design Firms list.
- The firm expanded from Midwest roots into a national engineering consultancy.
- It pioneered Midwest tilt‑up concrete in 1970 and later designed the world’s largest tilt‑up structure in Texas.
- Its portfolio spans buildings, roads, water systems, and fall protection, including early bridge and roundabout projects in Ohio.
- LJB delivers cost‑efficient structural design—especially tilt‑up, concrete, steel and wood structures—across North America, with licenses in all 50 states and Canada.
- Safety by Design fall protection services grew from a 1994 project with GSA into a nationally recognized training and consulting arm.
- Typical projects include large industrial facilities, airports, healthcare buildings, federal and municipal infrastructure, including iconic bridges and civil works.
- Through strategic acquisitions of water resources and civil/survey firms, the firm continues expanding its sector depth and geographic reach.
Culture + Values
- Integrity defines us – We exhibit integrity when we keep our promise to deliver the best value.
- Quality distinguishes us – Quality and plan accuracy is our commitment to our clients.
- Service fulfills us – Our journey to improve the quality of life calls us to do 'whatever it takes' to satisfy our clients.
- A Supportive Work Environment – We speak freely, have the liberty to explore new ideas and ask questions others don’t ask; mutual respect inspires collaboration and creativity.
- A Focus on Professional Development – Through cross‑training, diverse client exposure, mentoring and continuing education.
- An Appreciation for Work‑Life Balance – Flexibility, family friendliness and support for personal passions allow employees to be wholly who they are.
- A Spirit of Curiosity – Intellectual curiosity to understand core client needs and provide practical, creative innovations.
- A Sense of Community – Each employee is a steward of the community and its culture, shaping how it looks and feels.
Environment + Sustainability
- Employee‑run Sustainability Committee – promotes responsible stewardship through education, events and initiatives like community gardens.
- Offers Environmental Services such as wetland assessment, stormwater planning, habitat surveys, mitigation planning, water quality sampling, pollution/waste‑stream inventory.
- Provides Occupational and Environmental Health Services including air/water/soil sampling, hazardous‑materials programs (EPA), radon, thermal stress, radiation, ergonomic evaluations.
- Facilitates WELL Health‑Safety Rating certification – assessments, emergency plan development, facility operations protocols and third‑party IWBI verification.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued.
- Makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status.