E&I Inspector

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is seeking an Electrical Inspector to ensure proper procedures during plant and transmission projects across the continental United States. The role requires field-based inspections of electrical and SCADA systems, adherence to NFPA 70 and 49 CFR Part 192, and coordination with licensed electricians to maintain safety and quality.

Local candidates in Virginia or nearby areas are preferred; extensive travel to client sites is expected, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Reading plans and specifications to verify installation and commissioning.
• Perform electrical and SCADA inspections per design and standards.
• Adhere to safety rules and required QA/QC processes during field work.
• Read and interpret client policies, procedures, and applicable codes (NFPA 70, 49 CFR Part 192).
• Proficient in MS Office for reporting and records.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the installation of electrical and SCADA systems and equipment.
• Verify the electrical and SCADA installed on a system is installed per the design requirements.
• Verify the electrical and SCADA installed on a system meets Federal, State and Local codes as well as the client’s standards.
• Verify any electricians working on the client’s system are licensed for the jurisdiction in which they are performing the work.

Skills

Reading plans and specs

Inspection techniques

Safety compliance

Ability to read electrical schematics

Proficient with MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test meters

Electrical inspection tools

Job description

About the Organization

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

The Electrical Inspector must ensure proper procedures are utilized. Electricians are certified and qualified. Proper documentation is maintained to include red lines. Cables/gauge wires are terminated and have a complete circuit by checking continuity (possibly done by others). Maintain records of items received and install. Verify received material against bill of material—location of components installed in proper orientation with correct markings/labels. Depth of installation for any conduit/cables is at a minimum per drawings. All activities must be performed per the appropriate Company specifications and the approved construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the installation of electrical and SCADA systems and equipment.
• Verify the electrical and SCADA installed on a system is installed per the design requirements.
• Verify the electrical and SCADA installed on a system meets Federal, State and Local codes as well as the client’s standards.
• Verify any electricians working on the client’s system are licensed for the jurisdiction in which they are performing the work.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement the client’s policies and procedures.
• Minimum of five (5) years field-based experience providing electrical inspections on plant/station construction/modifications for natural gas transmission facilities.
• Experience in all phases of electrical and instrumentation construction work including handling, inspection, installation, testing, commissioning and start up.
• Broad knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and control system construction, commissioning and inspection best practices.
• Knowledge of electrical construction inspection, quality assurance, quality control, and other safety related construction requirements related to electrical.
• Knowledge of typical construction grounding requirements, stray current mitigation and other safety related construction requirements related to electrical.
• Ability to use test meters to check the continuity of electrical circuitry and oversee contract work of this nature.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards including:
  • NFPA 70: National Electric code
  • 49 CFR PART 192
• Employment is contingent upon completing all applicable training during onboarding, including Operator Qualifications.

Preferred:

• Technical Degree.
• OSHA Certified.
• API-1169 Certification.

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match.

Wage Data Per State Requirements

Hourly rate for this position is $55.00/hour. The starting rate will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Travel

• Construction Sites and/or Client Right-of-Way (R.O.W.).
• Client testing facility (occasionally).
• Corporate office (occasionally).
• Reports to the Chief Inspector, based locally with respect to the projects.
• May require extensive driving to reach job sites and/or client/E2 offices.
• Frequent ascending and descending of ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms up in and out of pipeline bell-hole/trench/excavation.
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Lifting objects in excess of 50 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
• Ability to perform visual inspection of construction crew quality of work; using measuring devices; and/or assembly of fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Able to perform in both inside and outside environmental conditions in all four seasons throughout the continental United States – extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit) and/or extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit) for periods of more than one hour.
• Ability to sense potentially dangerous situations on a construction site, including hearing heavy machinery and vehicle back-up alarms.

Local Candidates only

Local candidates only

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.