Electrical Inspector

JMT; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and employee-owned consulting firm as an Electrical Inspector, where your expertise will ensure compliance with electrical standards and codes. You will work on exciting projects in the water and wastewater industry, collaborating with engineers and contractors to oversee installations and upgrades. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while developing your career in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are passionate about electrical systems and enjoy working in the field, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction inspection experience required.
• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections for compliance with plans and codes.
• Coordinate daily field activities with construction management team.
• Conduct electrical calculations and provide field support.

Skills

National Electrical Code (NEC)

Construction Inspection

Electrical Calculations

Field Investigations

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Arc Flash Data Collection

Project Management

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

PDF Writer

Job description

Electrical Inspector

Construction Management/Inspection - Facilities

Virginia Beach, VA • ID: 22366 • Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Applies standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction and installation, upgrades, retrofits, and quality assurance of proper methods and procedures for electrical components, general safety, and conformance to plans, specifications, and local and national codes.

Currently, we have an opportunity for an Electrical Field Services Inspector to join our team. The successful candidate will work on various projects for municipal, industrial, federal, and private sector clients. The candidate would coordinate daily field activities with our construction management team, the client’s inspection and engineering department as appropriate, other consulting firms, and contractors for construction installations of facilities serving the water and wastewater industry in the southeast region of Virginia. Construction will include low and medium voltage plant power distribution systems, motor control centers, VFDs and Soft Starts, motors, PLCs, instrumentation, and other related equipment for plant power and control systems. Project work will include working with design engineers and contractors for layout and selection of equipment based on specifications, field investigations, field engineering support during construction, inspections for compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and client specifications, equipment testing and commissioning, and developing project redline as-built conditions. The successful candidate will help provide inspections for new facilities, expansions, upgrades, and retrofits.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Perform constructability reviews of designs.
• Demonstrate skills with thorough knowledge of procedures, practices, installation, and testing methods, as well as the National Electrical Code.
• Provide assistance with field investigations for arc flash data collection and ground grid testing.
• Research electrical equipment standards and specifications, design equipment layout and coordination with process mechanical, produce circuit and panel schedules, conduct engine generator sizing using vendor software.
• Perform electrical calculations including arc flash, short circuit, system coordination, voltage drop, equipment sizing, and research and design to the current National Electrical Code.
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance with plans, contract documents, specifications, and standards.
• Assign, schedule, and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project.
• Work on behalf of the client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction-related field issues.
• Gather and maintain record documents.
• Make field notes and computations.
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Knowledge of NEC requirements for industrial and commercial installations.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E.
• NEC knowledge shall include working clearances and access, and conduit and conductor sizing.
• Knowledge of practical means and methods for electrical and instrumentation installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Ability to review and respond to submittals and RFIs.
• Ability to understand Electrical, Instrumentation, and P&ID drawings.
• Good technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts both visually and contextually.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluebeam or PDF writer, and Outlook.
• Adapt to and use company tools and systems in place to monitor project budget and schedule.
• Take ownership of assigned project work to see work product through to the end of delivery.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
• 4+ years of Construction Inspection Experience.
• Client requested certifications.
• Strong Computer proficiency.
• Active driver’s license.

Preferred Experience

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations.
• Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent/Responsible in Charge role.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.