Senior Electrical Inspector Field Startup & Compliance

Graham & Associates Inc.; Tucker (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham & Associates Inc. seeks an Electrical Inspector to oversee on-site inspection activities from rough-in through startup and commissioning.

The specialist will ensure contract documents are executed, and maintain professional relations with engineers, labs, contractors, and owners. The role requires 10–15 years of experience inspecting electrical systems in water/wastewater projects, and the ability to obtain ICC E2 certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 10–15 years’ experience as an inspector/technician/contractor with electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, and SCADA in water/wastewater.
• Must obtain ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2) certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time resident inspection services for electrical/instrumentation & controls construction activities for the full duration of the project.
• Prepare comprehensive daily reports of all construction activities including conditions, personnel, visitors, equipment and deliverables.
• Provide daily site photos with date/time stamps documenting progress.
• Review all work for conformance with contract documents, NFPA 70, NEC, Georgia standards and permitting agencies.
• Notify Construction Manager of nonconforming work and scheduling of testing by the Contractor.
• Witness performance testing and ensure startup/commissioning readiness.
• Coordinate with client staff, contractors, and suppliers; assist with as-built updates.

Skills

Electrical inspections

Documentation

Site safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

The Electrical Inspector is responsible for inspecting and reporting from the rough-in installation phase to start up and commissioning and ensures all contract documents are properly executed by the contractors. Establishing and maintaining a professional working relationship with engineers, testing labs, contractors, subcontractors, and the owners is essential to this role.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Provide full-time resident inspection services for electrical/instrumentation & controls construction activities for the duration of the project.
• Prepare comprehensive daily reports of all construction activities including working conditions, personnel, visitors, equipment and deliverables.
• Provide daily site photos, date and time-stamped, documenting construction progress.
• Review all work and materials for conformance with the contract documents, NFPA 70, NEC, Georgia standards and permitting agencies.
• Provide notification of nonconforming work to the Construction Manager (CM).
• Notify the CM of requested scheduling of testing activities to be conducted by the Contractor.
• Provide copies of all testing reports to CM for review and processing.
• Assist CM with monthly updates of documented field as-built conditions/redlines.
• Adhere to and enforce project specific health and safety protocols.
• Field verify the proper operation of all electrical equipment, components, and networked controls.
• Witness performance testing of all electrical equipment, components, and networked controls.
• Certify that the mechanical and electrical facilities are fully operational during startup and commissioning.
• Coordinate with the client’s staff, contractors, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers/suppliers.
• Perform related work as required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 10-15 years’ experience as an inspector, technician or contractor with installation of electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, and SCADA systems within the water/wastewater industry.

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Must obtain any / all certifications within 6 months of hire.

• ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2) Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl up to eight hours or more at a time
• Required to walk in rugged conditions
• Work in adverse weather conditions
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment and physical demand characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Frequently works in outside weather conditions
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is often loud.