Senior Substation Construction Quality Inspector

Qualus

$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 5-10 years in construction management within power delivery, especially transmission/distribution/substation work.
  • Strong understanding of construction standards and safety regulations (OSHA).
  • Proficient in job/work management applications: AS8, Atlas, Mobile Maps, Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and project documentation.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective problem resolution.
  • Good driving record; Journeyman/Linemen license preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Validate construction deliverables to ensure compliance with company designs.
  • Lead field inspections, including substantial and final completion checks.
  • Support project meetings with on-site presence and updates.
  • Coordinate scheduling with contractors to align inspections with construction timelines.
  • Ensure quality oversight on all new construction activities.
  • Review contractor's safe work practices.
  • Participate in review processes for information requests and change orders, validating field conditions.
  • Draft detailed inspection reports to document findings.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Retirement Savings Plans with potential employer matching.
  • Flexible Spending and Health Spending Accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
  • Parental Leave options.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

in our Program Management department as a Senior Substation Construction Quality Inspector. This position provides Owner's oversight quality oversight of construction performed by contracted construction companies on Substation, Transmission, Distribution, and communications projects. This position requires a strong knowledge of implementation of engineering designs to power utility construction.

Responsibilities

  • Validate construction deliverables on a regular basis per Company designs and standards on multiple concurrent projects.
  • Lead field inspections including substantial and final completion inspections with stakeholders.
  • Provide field support for project meetings and updates.
  • Schedule and coordinate with construction contractors to ensure inspection of work is completed on time and in conjunction with the construction schedule.
  • Provide quality oversight of all new construction.
  • Review contractor safe work practices.
  • Provide field support for project delivery team.
  • Participate in construction request for information and change order reviews to validate field conditions agree with contractor claims.
  • Author detailed inspection reports.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of Company work, environmental, and safety practices, including a working knowledge of line and substation projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of materials, construction standards, regulations (OSHA), and safety requirements for electric distribution, transmission, and substation construction.
  • Thorough knowledge of PC and job/work management applications including AS8, Atlas, Mobile Maps & Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to interpret construction and vendor drawings, feeder prints and job jacket contents.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to anticipate and resolve problems promptly.
  • Required to have a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience and a minimum of 5-10 years of experience with construction management in the power delivery industry (specific to transmission line, distribution line, or substation project work).
  • Good driving record.
  • Journeyman/Linemen License preferred.

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.

The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

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