Construction Inspector an dperform quality assurance inspection services on projects that vary in nature and may include high voltage transmission, substation, fiber optic, telecommunication, and non-electric facility work. Project duration may extend up to several months and may require up to 95% travel and work in distant and isolated locations throughout the service area of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, northern California and western Wyoming. This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is full time on site based in Vancouver, WA with onsite 5 days per week. The hourly pay rate for this position (which includes a health and welfare fringe benefit of $5.09) is between $33.06 and $45.09 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package. The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications: A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Inspection technology is preferred. Relevant coursework such as drafting, mathematics and construction technology is highly preferred. With a degree, 5 yrs of previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience in construction is required. Experience should be directly related to Building Construction, Building Inspection, and Site civil construction inspection. Knowledge of requirements associated with OSHA 1910.269. Technical experience that has provided a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional applications of engineering techniques related to the field of construction. Experience demonstrating a solid understanding, both theoretical and practical, of engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to different branches of engineering. Ability to use computer, camera, telephone, and BPA VHF radio in the field. Demonstrated experience with the following: Safety Standards Electrical Principles Grounding Principles and Ground Potential Rise hazards Rigging Load Securement (DOT) Erosion Sediment Control Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measures (SPCC) Identifying confined space hazards Identifying exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment Identifying nominal voltage of exposed live parts Identifying minimum approach distances corresponding to the voltages Identifying proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed energized parts of electric equipment Reading and interpreting Contracts, Construction Drawings and Specifications. Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required. Preferred Skills: Knowledge of Site Civil Engineering Infrastructure Construction Knowledge of Construction Practices involved in Site development, Transmission, Substation, Telecommunication, and Non-Electric Facilities Electronic technician work experience preferred. Knowledge of test equipment is recommended to confirm the tests are being properly executed. Transmission Lines and non-Electric Plant Construction experience Construction and inspection experience specifically outlined in the inspection tasks below: Pioneering roads (i.e., excavating, grading, culvert and various water management or outfalls) Utilize baselines and detailed topographic drawings for locations Potholing for Underground Utilities Site Blasting Rock Crushing Surveying Drainage Identification of imported materials Transmission Lines Construction Experience Footings (i.e., grillage, direct embed, drilled shaft, spread, etc.) Wood pole construction (i.e., handling, setting, drilling, etc.) Light Duty Steel Construction Engineered Steel Construction (i.e., lattice, tubular) Assembly of steel including jacking of components Crane Erection Helicopter construction (e.g., erecting transmission structures, stringing sockline, material delivery, etc.) Hardware installation Stringing and Sagging Principles Fiber Optic Construction Experience Special handling requirements for OPGW and ADSS Splicing, Termination and Testing Vault installation Substation Construction Experience Grounding systems including ground rods, exothermic welds Trench and Conduit installed Cable Foundations (i.e., spread footings, drilled shafts) Structural supports (i.e., pedestals, lattice, tubular, etc.) Bus Work Knowledge of CAD welding Installation of indoor and outdoor cable Installation of switchyard surfacing Installation of control and relay racks, or rack segments, including wiring interconnections Installation and testing of backup generation (e.g., generators and batteries) Test and Energization Telecommunication Construction Experience Underground directional boring Antenna, Ice shield, ice bridge and waveguide installations Antenna alignment Rack installation Wiring and Installation of communications equipment Communications battery installation and testing Install rigid waveguide and test antenna systems for proper propagation characteristics Test communications systems including fiber and radio, Network management alarm systems, multiplex, data and voice commutations terminations. Non-Electric Construction Experience Practices typical of commercial construction Installation of utilities (i.e., direct bury, conduit and OH) Foundations, Framing (i.e., wood, steel), Masonry, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Fire Suppression, Security Systems Commissioning and Testing and Balancing of Systems Civil Site Development Experience Logging and Clearing land, including grubbing and low impact logging techniques when working in environmentally sensitive areas. Knowledge / experience sufficient to use inspector tools (e.g., theodolite) and to observe and validate appropriate/correct use of electronic test gear. EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus. U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.