Senior Substation Construction & Safety Inspector

PG&E; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E in Antioch is seeking Transmission Substation Construction Inspectors to oversee contractor electrical construction work at substations. You will ensure compliance with PG&E designs, safety standards, and quality while coordinating with engineering, project management, and operations teams.

Travel is extensive (approximately 90%), and the role requires strong leadership, ability to interpret electrical drawings, and experience in utility-related construction.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• 4 years journey-level electrical experience in utility-related construction, project management, or a supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly interacts with contractors on substation electrical construction projects.
• Reads electrical drawings and ensures contractor scope matches PG&E's intended design.
• Tracks quantities, materials used, and project status; communicates with leadership regarding scheduling and scope changes.
• Verifies projects meet PG&E standards through quality control and safety oversight.
• Coordinates with multiple PG&E departments to align scope, schedule, and cost.

Skills

Electrical experience

Leadership

Reading drawings

Quality Assurance

Conflict resolution

Contractor docs interpretation

Project management

Education

High School or GED

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PG&E in Antioch is seeking Transmission Substation Construction Inspectors to oversee contractor electrical construction work at substations. You will ensure compliance with PG&E designs, safety standards, and quality while coordinating with engineering, project management, and operations teams.

Travel is extensive (approximately 90%), and the role requires strong leadership, ability to interpret electrical drawings, and experience in utility-related construction.