Electrical Inspector

WSP Global Inc.; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Antioch, CA seeks an Electrical Inspector to join our Project Management/Construction Management team. You will inspect industrial and highway electrical work, review plans, and document contractor activities on public works projects.

Candidates should have extensive NEC experience, Caltrans familiarity, and strong communication skills; a valid CA driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 9 years of electrical inspection or installation experience in industrial/commercial/highway/public works fields.
• Extensive experience applying the NEC.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials.
• Experience with Caltrans Standard Plans/Specifications and Construction Manual.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Resident Engineer performing inspection and documentation of contractor activities.
• Apply diversified knowledge of construction inspection principles to report and resolve issues.
• Inspect electrical work including industrial, commercial, SCADA, PLCs, traffic and fiber optic systems.
• Inspect related activities such as maintenance of traffic, earthwork, drainage, utility relocation and compliance.
• Review plans and specifications for constructability and prepare reports.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies and perform additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Electrical inspection

NEC knowledge

Public works

Reading plans

English proficiency

Caltrans experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for Electrical Inspector for ourAntioch CA offices. The following locations will be considered: Ranco Cordova, Roseville, San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland. Be involved in projects with ourProject Management/Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Assists the Resident Engineer performing inspection and documentation of contractor activities
• Apply diversified knowledge of construction Inspection principles and practices to report and resolve construction issues and problems
• Elements to be inspected or monitored may include industrial electrical work, commercial electrical work, SCADA installation, PLC’s,traffic monitoring systems, fiber optic systems, highway lighting and traffic signal systems
• May also inspect maintenance of traffic, earthwork, drainage, utility relocation, storm water pollution prevention implementation and compliance, construction of roadway sections, pedestrian and bike facilities, structure elements of work, landscape work and other similar activities
• Review plans and specification for constructability and prepare report
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 9 years of electrical inspection or installation experience in industrial/commercial/highway/bridge/public works industry
• Extensive experience in applying the NEC
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and material
• Experience with Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Construction Manual.
• Understanding of public construction contracts for the state highway system and local agencies
• Ability to review and analyze construction drawings and contract specifications
• Proficiency in reading and writing in English
• Ability to review construction submittals, request for information and respond
• Ability to respond to and resolve field construction issues
• Ability to inspect, document and coordinate site work including material testing
• Valid CA driver's license
• Solid written and verbal skills
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
• Ability to use a computer and standard software such as Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman industrial/commercial electrician.
• Roadway construction inspection experience on highway/pubic works projects
• Knowledge of Caltrans procedures

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary: $75/hr - $85/hr, depending on experience level, location and other qualifications.Employee's hourly rate may increase if/when they perform services that are covered by California's Prevailing Wage laws on public sector projects, or are covered by other applicable wage and hour laws.

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.