Civil Inspector, Senior

PG&E; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E in Madera, CA seeks Inspectors to provide direct oversight of substation construction activities by contractors. You will liaise between contractor teams and engineering, ensuring safe work and constructability through careful reading of drawings.

Role emphasizes safety, quality assurance, and coordination across multiple workgroups; prior PG&E experience or utility familiarity is preferred. Onsite work with growth potential in a regulated utility environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School or GED.
• At least 4 years of journey-level construction experience in civil or electrical work.
• Desired: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Experience at PG&E in civil or electrical Construction.
• Proficient in interpreting relevant drawings to confirm constructability.
• MS Office suite skills.
• Experience in an electrical utility or refinery.
• Ability to read relevant drawings (civil or electrical).
• Working knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

Responsibilities

• Directly interacts with contractors on substation construction projects; acts as liaison between contractor and engineering.
• Reads and interprets electrical or civil drawings; reviews site conditions for constructability.
• Tracks materials, quantities, project status, and communicates with Lead Inspector on scheduling and scope changes.
• Oversees safety tailboards for contractors; ensures projects meet PG&E standards through QA/QC.
• Participates in onsite tailboards to coordinate safety and productivity across all workgroups.

Skills

Read drawings

QA/QC knowledge

Safety focus

Interpreting electrical/civil drawings

Education

High School or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Madera

Department Overview

The coworkers of Substation Operations ensure the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. The Substation Operational Readiness group is responsible for helping run the day-to-day operations of PG&E's Substation System

Position Summary:

The Inspectors are qualified company representatives responsible for providing direct oversight of construction activities by contractors at PG&E. The Incumbents are the liaisons between the contractor and all other workgroups that may be involved in the successful completion of the construction project. Inspectors may be focused on either the electrical or civil side of construction projects. Inspectors focus on quality control, quality assurance and foster a safe work environment by exhibiting an absolute commitment to safety for self and others.

Disclosure:

PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of thejob posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will bebased on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience,market value, and geographic location.

The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.This job is also eligible to participate inPG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Pay Range:

• Hourly Minimum:$50.00
• Hourly Midpoint:$64.90
• Hourly Maximum:$96.00

Job Responsibilities:

• Directly interacts with contractors on substation electrical or civil construction projects at a construction worksite. Acts as a liaison between construction activities of contractors and engineering departments in relation to material and/or design deficiencies.
• Reads and interprets electrical and/or civil drawings and records as-built information on construction drawings. Research construction drawings and reviews site conditions to ensure constructability of design.
• Tracks and documents unit quantities, materials used, project status, and communicate with Lead Inspector regarding scheduling and scope changes. Considers and documents compliance requirements of construction projects.
• Oversees safety tailboards for contractors. Verifies all projects are built to PG&E standards through quality control and quality assurance. Communicates contractor activities with all of the various workgroups performing work in substation during construction.
• Participates in onsite tailboards or group discussions to ensure there is a coordinated effort to ensure the safety and productivity of all workgroups and to minimize changes to scope, cost or schedule.

Qualifications

Minimum

* High School or GED

• At least 4 years of journey-level experience in construction related work in either a civil or electrical capacity.

Desired

* Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

* Experience at PG&E (as an internal employee, Hiring Hall, or contractor) in civil or electrical Construction

* Proficient in interpreting relevant drawings (electrical or civil) to confirm constructability

* MS Office suite skills

* Experience in an electrical utility or refinery

* Ability to read relevant drawings (civil or electrical.)

* Working knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control