Potable Water Inspector

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Potable Water Inspector in Al Ain, UAE, to inspect and supervise the day-to-day construction, testing, commissioning and handover of potable water networks on a large-scale infrastructure project. The role ensures compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, QA/QC and HSE requirements, and with TAQA Distribution / Water Authority standards.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect installation of pipelines, valves, fittings, chambers, fire hydrants, service connections, thrust blocks and network tie-ins.
• Monitor excavation, shoring, dewatering, bedding, pipe laying, jointing, backfilling, compaction and reinstatement works.
• Verify compliance with approved shop drawings, specifications, method statements, material approvals and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Check pipeline alignment, levels, coordinates, gradients, cover depths and clearances with the Survey Team.
• Ensure only approved pipes, fittings and valves are used in permanent works.
• Witness hydrostatic pressure testing, flushing, disinfection, water-quality testing and other commissioning activities.
• Inspect valve chambers, washouts, air valves and fire hydrants, and monitor interfaces with sewerage, stormwater, irrigation, roads, electrical and telecom networks.
• Report defective or non-conforming works and follow up on corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records, checklists, photographs, test results and daily site reports.
• Coordinate with the contractor, QA/QC team, surveyors and other inspectors, and coordinate inspections and approvals with TAQA Water and other authorities.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging, de-snagging, as-built verification and final handover.

Required profile

• Sound knowledge of potable water pipeline installation, pressure testing, flushing, disinfection, water-quality requirements, utility coordination, QA/QC procedures and authority standards.
• Strong site inspection, reporting and coordination skills.

The position is on-site in Al Ain. AECOM requires all new hires to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.