Electrical Inspector

Actalent; Fountain Hills (AZ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Inspector to serve as an owner's representative for energy projects across Arizona. The role emphasizes inspection, QA/QC, and documentation rather than hands-on electrical installation.

Expect travel across the state, on-site work in Fountain Hills, and collaboration with project teams to ensure code compliance and quality. The position is contract-to-hire, based in Fountain Hills, AZ, with a pay range of $38.00–$48.00 per hour and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in electrical inspection or related field.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical construction practices.
• Experience performing QA/QC and inspection documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specs.
• Willingness to travel across Arizona and work on-site in Fountain Hills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical field inspections on energy projects across Arizona as owner's rep.
• Conduct special inspections of electrical infrastructure and systems.
• Oversee QA/QC and construction administration activities.
• Review drawings, specs, and documents for code compliance.
• Prepare inspection reports and project documentation in a timely manner.
• Support RFIs, submittals, pay apps, and change orders when needed.
• Observe testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Communicate findings with customers and stakeholders; manage issues.
• Utilize NEC and applicable standards in inspection work.
• Travel to sites statewide and work on-site in Fountain Hills as required.

Skills

Electrical inspections

QA/QC oversight

Reading drawings

Report writing

Communication skills

On-site inspection

Travel readiness

driver's license

Authorization to work in US

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Electrical InspectorJob Description

This consulting role serves as an owner's representative, focusing on electrical field inspections and construction administration for energy projects across Arizona. The Electrical Inspector evaluates electrical infrastructure and systems, oversees special inspections, and ensures that construction complies with codes, standards, and project requirements. This position is not an electrical installation role; instead, it centers on inspection, documentation, and quality assurance for a variety of electrical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical field inspections on energy projects throughout Arizona, acting as an owner's representative on construction sites.
• Conduct special inspections of electrical infrastructure, electrical systems, electrical vaults, regulators, underground electrical infrastructure, grounding, controls, and related systems.
• Administer construction activities from an inspection perspective, including quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) oversight.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, details, and other construction documents to verify compliance with design and code requirements.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely inspection reports and project documentation, including detailed daily inspection records.
• Support construction administration tasks, such as reviewing RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and change orders when needed.
• Observe electrical testing, startup, and commissioning activities to confirm that systems function as intended.
• Communicate effectively with customers, contractors, and project stakeholders to address inspection findings and construction issues.
• Apply strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable standards, and electrical construction practices to all inspection work.
• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to produce reports, track project information, and manage communications.
• Travel to project sites across Arizona, including overnight assignments and occasional night work, and work on-site in Fountain Hills, Arizona, when required.
• Follow instructions carefully, maintain punctuality, and uphold high standards of professionalism and reliability in all project activities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, electrical inspection, or journeyman electrician work.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable electrical standards, and electrical construction practices.
• Demonstrated experience performing electrical inspections, QA/QC, construction administration, or owner's representative services.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, details, and other construction documents.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and timely inspection reports and project documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with customers and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to travel throughout Arizona, including overnight assignments and occasional night work.
• Ability to work on-site in Fountain Hills, Arizona, when required.
• Solid practical electrical experience, including the ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and construction teams.
• Reliability in construction management and QA/QC activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience reviewing RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and change orders.
• Experience observing electrical testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Experience with construction cost estimating and quantity verification.
• Experience preparing detailed daily inspection reports and construction documentation.
• Strong quality control and quality assurance mindset applied to electrical construction.
• Ability to follow instructions consistently and work with a high degree of punctuality.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various project sites across Arizona.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to delivering high-quality service in a private company environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in Arizona and involves regular travel to project sites across the state, with some overnight assignments and occasional night work. Work is primarily performed in the field at active construction sites, including energy projects and electrical infrastructure facilities, where the Electrical Inspector interacts closely with construction teams and project stakeholders. The position also requires periodic on-site work in Fountain Hills, Arizona. The environment combines on-site inspections with office-based tasks such as report writing and documentation using standard office software. The company operates as a private organization that values professionalism, punctuality, and adherence to instructions, offering opportunities to work on a variety of electrical and energy-related projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fountain Hills, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fountain Hills,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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