Electrical Construction Inspector

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Electrical Construction Inspector to observe electrical installations, review drawings, and support field staff on large-scale civil infrastructure projects in Washington state. The role requires strong NEC knowledge and SCADA familiarity.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and an electrical apprenticeship or journeyman license, plus substantial journey-level experience with 120V-480V systems and high-voltage work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a five-year electrical apprenticeship program and apprenticeship certificate, or a State journeyman license.
• Extensive journey-level electrical construction/maintenance experience in heavy industrial environments with 120V-480V systems and up to 21,000V.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and related standards.
• Experience with SCADA systems and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observations of electrical installations and acceptance testing for civil infrastructure projects.
• Maintain accurate daily records of work, labor, equipment and materials.
• Collaborate with project managers and field representatives.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications; identify conflicts.
• Provide guidance to less-experienced field staff; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

SCADA

MS Office

Electrical codes

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Five-year electrical apprenticeship or journeyman license

Tools

SCADA software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Construction Inspector - (194567)

In the role of Electrical Construction Inspector, you'll conduct observations of electrical installations, maintain accurate records, collaborate with project managers, interpret construction documents, guide field staff, and perform related duties. This position is subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing for electrical materials, equipment and systems related to civil infrastructure, such as water/wastewater facilities, pump stations and pipelines, marine terminals, railroads, roads and highways, and airports.
• Maintain accurate daily records of the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used.
• Collaborate with other field representatives or Project Managers.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Provide guidance to less‑experienced field staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized five‑year electrical apprenticeship program and submission of an apprenticeship certificate, or possession of a State journeyman's license.
• Sufficient journey‑level electrical construction and/or maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment, with emphasis on work on 120V‑480V systems and familiarity with high‑voltage (480‑21,000 volts) systems.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and other appropriate electrical standards and specifications.
• Experience with supervisor control and data acquisition systems (SCADA).
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.
• No sponsorship or visa support available for U.S. employment authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA) beyond basic usage.
• Additional certification in electrical codes or safety compliance.

Location

United States – Washington – Bellevue

Industry

Transit

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Field Services - Non‑FAR / Negotiated

Job Posting

Jul 20, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.