Electrical Inspector for NYC Water/Wastewater Projects

Techno Consult; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Bonus incentives

Transit benefits

Job summary

Techno Consult Engineering, PC is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to support a major wastewater infrastructure upgrade in the New York City metro area. This hands-on, field-based role ensures electrical systems are installed, tested, and commissioned per contract documents and safety standards.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, review shop drawings, witness testing, document daily activity, and maintain clear field reports.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical inspection on heavy civil, infrastructure, or water/wastewater projects.
• Experience with NYCDEP wastewater projects preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems: power distribution, controls, instrumentation, and SCADA.
• Familiarity with NEC, NYC Electrical Code, and industry standards.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, and electrical schematics.
• Experience with field documentation and reporting systems.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• NICET (Electrical or related field) preferred.
• Strong communication and coordination in multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspection of electrical construction activities including conduit installation, wiring, switchgear, motor control centers, instrumentation, and power distribution systems
• Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and applicable codes including NEC and NYC electrical codes
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs related to electrical systems and provide field feedback
• Coordinate with resident engineers, project managers, and other inspectors to ensure alignment across disciplines
• Track and document daily construction activities, quantities, and progress through detailed field reports
• Witness testing and commissioning of electrical systems, including functional and performance testing
• Identify non‑conforming work and support resolution through corrective actions
• Maintain strong communication with contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements
• Support project closeout activities including punch lists, inspections, and final documentation

Skills

Electrical inspection

SCADA systems

Reading drawings

Code compliance

Field reporting

Communication

Education

OSHA 30 certification

NICET certification

Job description

Techno Consult Engineering, PC is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to support a major wastewater infrastructure upgrade in the New York City metro area. This hands-on, field-based role ensures electrical systems are installed, tested, and commissioned per contract documents and safety standards.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, review shop drawings, witness testing, document daily activity, and maintain clear field reports.