Senior/Principal Distribution Inspector – Lead Oversight

AEP; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

AEP in South Bend, IN seeks a Distribution System Inspector Senior/Principal to oversee contractor work on electrical facilities and provide leadership within Contract Coordination Group. The role includes planning, safety oversight, and validating construction quality.

Responsibilities include inspecting contractor work for compliance, processing invoices, documenting events, and guiding performance improvements. This is a full-time position with advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus a two year' technical degree or 5 yrs distribution construction experience preferred.
• Minimum two years' experience as a Distribution System Inspector or equivalent related experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support to assist the Contract Coordination Supervisor with job coordination/planning, safety, crew critique, employee development, or other tasks as needed.
• Inspect and accept or reject contractor work for compliance to safety, design and construction standards and construction quality.
• Assure contracted construction projects flow smoothly.
• Resolve customer's concerns associated with work performed by contractors.
• Document construction events to protect AEP's interest from future claims.
• Certify acceptability of contractor's work for invoice approval and payment.

Education

Two-year technical degree

Distribution construction experience

Inspection and safety knowledge

Job description

AEP in South Bend, IN seeks a Distribution System Inspector Senior/Principal to oversee contractor work on electrical facilities and provide leadership within Contract Coordination Group. The role includes planning, safety oversight, and validating construction quality.

Responsibilities include inspecting contractor work for compliance, processing invoices, documenting events, and guiding performance improvements. This is a full-time position with advancement opportunities.