Electrical Construction Inspector – Field Leader

HDR; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is hiring an Electrical Construction Inspector in Bellevue, WA to lead on-site inspections of electrical materials and systems for civil infrastructure projects. You will ensure testing and acceptance align with NEC and project specs, while maintaining detailed daily records of labor, equipment, and materials.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, coordinating with Project Managers, guiding junior staff, and upholding HDR’s safety and quality standards on-site.

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).
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
• HDR’s Drug and Alcohol Policy supports our commitment to employee safety and exceeding client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing for electrical materials, equipment and systems related to civil infrastructure.
• 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.

Skills

Strong written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

SCADA experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical apprenticeship certificate or journeyman license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HDR is hiring an Electrical Construction Inspector in Bellevue, WA to lead on-site inspections of electrical materials and systems for civil infrastructure projects. You will ensure testing and acceptance align with NEC and project specs, while maintaining detailed daily records of labor, equipment, and materials.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, coordinating with Project Managers, guiding junior staff, and upholding HDR’s safety and quality standards on-site.