Distribution Electrical Inspector

RAM Engineering Ltd.; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A project delivery firm in British Columbia is seeking an Electrical Engineering professional to oversee project inspections and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, at least two years of experience in electrical projects, and proficiency in software like AutoCAD. The role includes monitoring compliance with contract documents and maintaining quality standards. This opportunity provides a dynamic and professional work environment with benefits including tuition reimbursement and career planning.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Extended Health Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Annual Performance Reviews

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Post-Secondary Institute.
• Experience with electrical engineering and construction distribution inspection.
• 2+ years of experience with Electrical projects including installation of distribution and transmission.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Review inspection criteria and communicate project information.
• Monitor quality of work and ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Maintain documentation and photographic records of inspected works.
• Track cost and schedule data, and verify Contractor’s use of resources.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Field Inspection

Project Management

AutoCAD

Coordination with Contractors

Using Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registration as AScT or EIT

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

RAM is a project delivery firm specializing in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering and Advisory services across Canada. RAM is searching for a motivated and experienced individual in Vancouver, BC. The successful candidate will be an individual that enjoys a challenging, professional, and dynamic workplace and contributing to the success of a hardworking team.

Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Responsibilities

Inspection and Reporting:

• Reviews Inspection criteria (e.g., contract, drawings, specification).
• Communicates relevant inspection and project information to the Client’s Project Engineer/Manager, operations personnel, and other key project personnel.
• Maintain documentation and photographic record of inspected works, including completion of DailyInspection Reports.
• Abide by RAM’s and Prime Contractor’s safety program and WorkSafe BC Regulations and report unsafe activities.

Quality Assurance:

• Monitor the quality of work, identifying deficiencies in materials and workmanship.
• Informs the Project Engineer/Manager of any non-conformance to the contract documents and creates a non-conformance report for tracking.
• Monitor construction works to ensure compliance with the contract documents, which may extend to any or all part of the work.
• May be required to monitor adherence to permit requirements and safety regulations for approved, permitted crossings by inspecting work within a right of way, and any third-party work around the Client’s assets including:
  • documenting excavation and inspection activities and working conditions.
  • explain/enforce code compliance and company standards for all permitted work within rights of way and any non-permitted work in proximity to any assets.
• Provide technical support through all phases of the project.

Contract Administration:

• Maintains an effective working relationship with the Client’s staff, the contractor, and other agencies.
• May be required to track cost and schedule data, verify Contractor’s labour, equipment and materials use, and participate in review of Contractor’s change requests or claims.
• Attend preconstruction meetings and other project meetings as necessary and produce meeting minutes where required.
• May take as-constructed field measurements and red-line construction prints for record drawings.
• Responding to information requests from site and completing project documentation including ‘as-builts’, calculations and return of data to the client.
• Does not direct or interfere with the contractor’s work; consults the Project Engineer/Manager to discuss any issues and concerns.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Post-Secondary Institute and Registration or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field such as Power Line Technician or Red Seal Electrician.
• Experience with electrical engineering, construction distribution inspection, or contract administration
• Valid driver’s license required. This position requires use of personal vehicle in good working order to be used occasionally for business use, for which there is reimbursement.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 2+ years of experience with Electrical projects including installation of distribution and transmission underground and overhead utility infrastructure.
• Experience with projects involving Quality Management, Field Inspection/Engineering, and writing reports.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings with respect to site conditions specifically electrical and civil engineering drawings and as-builts.
• Experience working with contractors to address construction deficiencies, coordinating site related construction issues, and have knowledge of construction management and coordination practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
• Understanding of relevant design codes, standards, and guidelines such as BC Electrical Code, Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD), municipal requirements, AASHTO, NBCC and CSA standards, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) Utilities manual, Canada Energy Regulator (CER) requirements, and electrical construction practices for utilities in BC is an asset.
• Experience performing engineering field reviews compliant with EGBC guidelines considered an asset.
• Construction Safety Training, NACE and CWB certification, and Erosion and Sediment Control certification is an asset.
• Registration or eligibility to be registered as an Applied Science Technologists (AScTs) with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC), or as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) will be an asset.

Why You Should Join RAM

• Tuition Reimbursement and Career Planning
• Extended Health Benefits
• Ability to work on North America’s largest projects
• Be part of an innovative technical team
• Grow & develop your career
• Join an inclusive and diverse culture
• Annual Performance and Salary Reviews

For seven consecutive years, RAM has made Canadian Business and Maclean’s Growth 500 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Ranking Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by five-year revenue growth, the Growth 500 profiles the country’s most successful growing businesses.

Interested? We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your professional career, please send your resume in confidence to [e-mail]. RAM is committed to employment equity and hires based on merit.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.