Electrical Construction Inspector (Field & Commissioning)

Carollo Engineers, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Pre-tax savings accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Travel assistance

Lifestyle reimbursement account

Job summary

Carollo Engineers, Inc. is seeking an electrical field inspector to perform on-site inspections of electrical construction activities under supervision. You will observe conduit and equipment installations, verify conformance to plans and codes, and document progress daily.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree preferred. Candidates should have 3+ years of electrical construction/inspection experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 3 years of electrical construction, maintenance, inspection, or related experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic reporting tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of electrical construction activities under the direction of senior inspection personnel.
• Observe installation of conduit, cable tray, underground duct banks, grounding systems, lighting, motor control centers, switchgear, transformers, generators, and instrumentation equipment.
• Verify work is being installed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, shop drawings, and applicable electrical codes.
• Document daily construction activities, workforce levels, equipment usage, and project progress.
• Assist in the review of submittals, RFIs, testing reports, and field documentation.
• Witness and document equipment testing, startup, commissioning, and operational acceptance testing.
• Identify and report nonconforming work, deficiencies, and safety concerns.
• Maintain detailed inspection records, photographs, and daily reports.
• Attend construction meetings and coordinate with contractors, engineers, and project management staff.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved construction methods, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
• Support development of punch lists and final inspection activities during project closeout.
• Work on and around medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, MCCs, generators, controls/instrumentation, startup, and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical construction

Inspection

Reading drawings

MS Office

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Carollo Engineers, Inc. is seeking an electrical field inspector to perform on-site inspections of electrical construction activities under supervision. You will observe conduit and equipment installations, verify conformance to plans and codes, and document progress daily.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree preferred. Candidates should have 3+ years of electrical construction/inspection experience and strong communication skills.