Chief Electrical Inspector - Commercial

City of Raleigh; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Raleigh seeks a Chief Electrical Inspector to lead the electrical inspection program, ensuring code compliance across residential, commercial, and industrial projects within the city. You will provide technical guidance, interpret state and city codes, and drive consistent inspections and customer service.

The role requires extensive experience in electrical inspections, licensure, and strong leadership to advance safety and efficiency in building safety operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency with 7–9 years of residential/commercial electrical inspection experience.
• Level III NC Electrical Inspection Certificate is required.
• Valid NC Class C Driver's License or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates daily activities of the electrical inspection team.
• Interprets and applies NC Electrical Code and City requirements as the primary technical authority.
• Oversees electrical inspections for diverse construction projects and conducts field inspections as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical code interpretation

Communication

Training and development

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency

Tools

Level III NC Electrical Inspection Certificate

Job description

The Chief Electrical Inspector provides leadership, technical oversight, and operational management for the City of Raleigh’s electrical inspection program. This position is responsible for ensuring electrical construction within the City’s jurisdiction is inspected for compliance with applicable North Carolina building codes, electrical codes, state laws, City ordinances, approved construction documents, and adopted policies and procedures.

The Chief Electrical Inspector serves as the City’s senior technical resource for electrical code interpretation and inspection matters and provides leadership and guidance to electrical inspectors. The position promotes consistent code enforcement, high-quality customer service, efficient inspection delivery, employee development, and continuous improvement within the Building Safety Division.

About You

The ideal candidate is an organized and proactive problem solver. The successful candidate is required to possess knowledge of construction processes and materials. A positive attitude and collaborative spirit are essential. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator, that can be respectful and professional when speaking with various project stakeholders, including City leadership and the public. This is truly a great opportunity for anyone who has the desire to significantly contribute to the greater good of the community and its building safety.

About Us

The City of Raleigh is the second-largest city in North Carolina and remains one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Driven by a strong economy and outstanding quality of life, Raleigh is consistently ranked among the nation’s best places to live and operate a business. The “Capital City” offers many cultural and entertainment advantages of a large City without the traffic and other drawbacks. Wake County is one of the top ranked public-school districts in the state, has nine universities and institutions of higher education, and is home of the Research Triangle Park, which is North Carolina's premier global innovation center.

The Planning and Development Department is responsible for planning and visioning for the future growth of Raleigh and permitting and inspections for residential and non-residential development projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Leadership and Supervision

• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the daily activities of the electrical inspection team
• Supervises electrical inspectors and provides technical guidance, coaching, training, and performance feedback

Electrical Code Administration

• Serves as the primary technical authority for electrical inspection and code compliance matters within the Building Safety Division
• Interprets and applies the North Carolina Electrical Code, applicable provisions of the North Carolina State Building Code, state statutes, administrative rules, and City requirements

Inspection Operations

• Oversees electrical inspections for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and other construction projects
• Conducts field inspections when necessary to address complex projects, complaints, disputes, or unusual conditions

Customer and Stakeholder Service

• Provides technical assistance to contractors, electricians, engineers, architects, property owners, developers, and other customers
• Responds to escalated customer concerns and assists in resolving electrical inspection and code-related disputes

Quality Assurance and Process Improvement

• Develops and implements procedures that promote consistent electrical inspections and code interpretations.
• Performs quality assurance reviews and field audits to identify opportunities for improved consistency and performance.

Training and Professional Development

• Develops and coordinates technical training for electrical inspection personnel.
• Ensures inspectors maintain required North Carolina certifications and continuing education requirements.

Typical Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 7 to 9 years’ experience in residential/commercial electrical inspection or related work;

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Level III NC Electrical Inspection Certificate
• Valid NC Class C Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire