Electrical Inspector

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Annual bonus

Hybrid work environment

Access to company cabins

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is looking for an Electrical Inspector in Austin, TX, responsible for overseeing compliance with electrical plans and specifications. The role includes inspecting electrical work, managing record-keeping, and acting as a liaison with clients and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, 10+ years of experience in the electrical field, and relevant certifications. The position offers paid overtime, an annual bonus, and a flexible work environment including hybrid scheduling.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in the commercial/industrial electrical field.
• License/Certification: Licensed Journeyman, Master, or Inspector (or other applicable).
• Ability to obtain a CMAA certificate within one year.

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect ongoing electrical work to ensure compliance with plans.
• Oversee construction record‑keeping activities and prepare daily reports.
• Provide information regarding change orders and extra work.

Skills

Project-management information systems

Written and verbal communication

MS Office

Scheduling software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in a related field

Tools

Autodesk BIM360

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking an Electrical Inspector in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect ongoing electrical work to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Oversee construction record‑keeping activities by providing photographic records, preparing daily reports, recommending payments to contractors, conducting schedule update reviews, and reviewing proposed change orders.
• Prepare for and assist with preconstruction meetings, progress checks, and conflict resolution.
• Provide information to the Project Manager/Construction Manager regarding the need for change orders, extra work, and/or supplemental agreements.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and other employees.
• Read and understand contract documents to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the commercial/industrial electrical field.
• Proficiency using project‑management information systems (e.g., Autodesk BIM360, e-Builder, Buzzsaw, FNI Manager, Site Manager, Procore).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Working knowledge of scheduling software (MS Project, SmartSheet, Primavera P6).
• License/Certification: Licensed Journeyman, Master, or Inspector (or other applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related field.
• Ability to obtain a CMAA certificate within one year.

Benefits

Besides our comprehensive benefits package, we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We provide a flexible work environment that includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work and an alternative work schedule program that provides a day off every other Friday.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.