Construction Support Specialist-Electrical (2955)

EDG; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG is seeking a Site Construction Support Specialist (Electrical) in Malvern, AR. The role involves providing technical support and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations at project construction sites.

Candidates should have over ten years of experience in the Electric Utility industry and a strong knowledge of safety and quality management practices. This full-time position is essential for overseeing safe construction and commissioning activities within the utility service area.

Qualifications

• Ten years' experience in the Electric Utility industry.
• Experience with equipment installation and commissioning.
• Ability to interpret OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction and commissioning work.
• Lead meetings with the client project team and EPC.
• Perform routine audits of the EPC QA/QC program.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Experience in Electric Utility Transmission

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Site Construction Support Specialist (Electrical)

Location: Malvern, AR

Industry: Electric Utilities

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

Part-Time Available: Yes

FLSA Exemption: Exempt (STOT)

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

Date Opened: 6/17/2026

Job Summary

Construction Support Specialist shall provide construction support for technical field oversight and performance to ensure work is being performed in compliance with OSHA regulations, all state and local codes, compliance with all accepted industry standards, client’s policies and procedures, and the service agreement.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in all EHS activities and reporting
• Assist in monitoring the safety, environmental, and quality management of the Work
• Represent the Owner in the field and coordinate with the EPC contractor to ensure construction and commissioning work is performed in accordance with project documents, codes, and good industry practices
• Participate and lead meetings with the client project team and EPC
• Provide input to daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Manage and resolve issues and non-conformances
• Support and drive issue resolution and lessons learned
• Act as the Owner’s Quality Assurance and perform routine audits of the EPC QA/QC program
• Document findings in the field through field observation reports
• Participate and lead system turnover walkdowns and verification
• Assist Owner Project Controls in project quantity tracking and progress reporting

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Associates Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering/Engineering Technology preferred
• Requires more than ten (10) years’ experience in the Electric Utility Transmission, Distribution, Substation or Nuclear facilities industry (or other similar plant industries)
• Requires ten (10) or more years’ experience with equipment and/or systems installation and commissioning at industrial facilities
• Must be knowledgeable and be able to interpret and cite OSHA regulations and provide guidance to construction crews and upper management on the proper application of these regulations in the workplace

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily conducted at Project Construction Sites within Utility Company service area (may require occasional travel to other service areas). This might include electric substations, transmission and distribution lines
• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes

Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation)

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, that permits employee to communicate effectively
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, that permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation that permits the employee to perform routine office duties
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Other Drug Free Workplace: EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screen by urinalysis. Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to the requirements of EDG’s drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.