Senior Substation Construction & Safety Inspector

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Antioch, CA, is seeking Transmission Substation Construction Inspectors to oversee contractor work on electrical substations. You will liaise with contractors and PG&E engineering teams, ensure compliance with designs and safety standards, and monitor progress, cost and scope changes while maintaining quality.

The role emphasizes safety first and clear communication on site.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is the minimum education requirement.
• 4 years of journey-level electrical experience in utility-related construction or supervision.
• Experience leading or coordinating construction or maintenance in substations is desirable.
• MS Office proficiency is preferred.
• Ability to interpret electrical or civil drawings to confirm constructability.

Responsibilities

• Direct interaction with contractors on substation construction projects.
• Liaise between contractors and PG&E engineering for material/design deficiencies.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and verify contractor work matches PG&E design.
• Review site conditions and constructability, track quantities and status.
• Ensure compliance with PG&E Contractor Safety Standard SAFE-3001.
• Provide status reports to Project Managers on scope, schedule and cost.
• Promote safety and productivity on site and coordinate multiple workgroups.

Skills

Electrical experience

Leadership

Coaching

Interpreting drawings

On-site coordination

Education

High School or GED

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Antioch, CA, is seeking Transmission Substation Construction Inspectors to oversee contractor work on electrical substations. You will liaise with contractors and PG&E engineering teams, ensure compliance with designs and safety standards, and monitor progress, cost and scope changes while maintaining quality.

The role emphasizes safety first and clear communication on site.